2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2013 Acura ZDX is newer by 7 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2013 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Rendezvous | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2174 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1596 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
