2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1988 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1988 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2300 mm |
