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


 

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