2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (173 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 51 kg more than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
