2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Frontera 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 70 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 91 kg more than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1996 Opel Frontera has manual transmission. 1996 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Rendezvous | Frontera |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |