2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento
To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Fiat Seicento 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 132 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Seicento 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 | 2000 Fiat Seicento | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rendezvous | Seicento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
