2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2005 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rendezvous | CTS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
