1979 Buick Century vs. 2004 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2004 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Century | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
