2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Rendezvous | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4501 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 66 L |