2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica 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 70 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 664 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Celica 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 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Celica |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
