2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rendezvous and 2006 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (515 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 497 kg more than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (720 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rendezvous | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 515 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |