2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Ducato 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 87 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2007 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
