2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Rendezvous | Sierra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 472 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1872 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |