2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Kia Clarus 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 56 more horse power than 2000 Kia Clarus. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 599 kg more than 2000 Kia Clarus. 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 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Clarus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
