2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 126 kg more than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
