2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 293 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |