2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 591 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11:01 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1267 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1445 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
