2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Toyota Tazz
To start off, both 2006 Buick Rendezvous and 2006 Toyota Tazz were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tazz.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Tazz. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tazz. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Tazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Tazz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1296 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
