2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1996 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1996 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1996 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rendezvous | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
