2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 289 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. 2000 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester 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 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Rendezvous | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |