2000 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 2000 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. (139 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 56 kg more than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari. 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, 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Rendezvous | 1989 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rendezvous | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
