2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
