2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1998 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Taurus. (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1998 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |