2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 849 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Because 2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12. 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 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2000 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2000 Noble M12 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 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Buick | Noble |
| Model | Rendezvous | M12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
