2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar X-Type 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (154 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 359 kg more than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2005 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Rendezvous | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2099 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
