2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Kia Avella
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Avella would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Kia Avella. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 951 kg more than 2000 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Avella. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Rendezvous | Avella |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
