2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Holden Berlina

To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 189 kg more than 2000 Holden Berlina.

Because 2000 Holden Berlina 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 2000 Holden Berlina. 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Buick Rendezvous 2000 Holden Berlina
Make Buick Holden
Model Rendezvous Berlina
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Crossover Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1829 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2950 mm


 

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