2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan Sunny 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 1969 Nissan Sunny. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1969 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Sunny |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2290 mm |