2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Caldina.
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, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Caldina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |