2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante (238 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
