2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 24 kg more than 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Rendezvous | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |