2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Honda Legend
To start off, 2005 Honda Legend is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Honda Legend.
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, 2005 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Legend |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
