2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 5 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 101 more horse power than 2011 Toyota iQ. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 998 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | iQ |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 32 L |