2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Nissan Almera 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 51 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Almera. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 389 kg more than 2000 Nissan Almera. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Almera. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Almera. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Almera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |