2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 9 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 14 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 807 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rendezvous | Escape |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
