2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 13 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 114 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.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Rendezvous | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2885 mm |
