2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 27 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 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (133 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 41 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 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 (319 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
