2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Piranha would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rendezvous | Piranha |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
