2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2000 Buick Rendezvous and 2000 Volkswagen Passat 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 25 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. (278 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Passat 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.
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2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
Model | Rendezvous | Passat |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1309 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |