2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (220 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Rendezvous | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |