2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 109 kg more than 1984 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Holden Statesman 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 1984 Holden Statesman. 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Rendezvous | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2900 mm |
