2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra

To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Nissan Sentra 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 33 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Sentra.

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) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Sentra. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Sentra.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Buick Rendezvous 2000 Nissan Sentra
Make Buick Nissan
Model Rendezvous Sentra
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Crossover Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 185 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 176 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 73 L


 

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