2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rendezvous and 2006 Toyota Fortuner were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner 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 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Fortuner |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |