2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
