2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 6 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 30 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 764 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Rendezvous | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
