2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2007 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rendezvous | BLS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
