2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 502 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
