2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1998 Honda Passport
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Passport would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Passport 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) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1998 Honda Passport | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Passport |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
