2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 8,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 552 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chevrolet Suburban (617 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 8100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3310 mm |
