1986 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1986 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2005 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Estate | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
