2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm

To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Chevrolet Prizm were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 739 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Prizm.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Buick Rendezvous 2000 Chevrolet Prizm
Make Buick Chevrolet
Model Rendezvous Prizm
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1829 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 117 L