2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1996 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-01 (217 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 729 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-01.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-01. (220 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-01. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1996 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1996 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1996 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
