2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 51 kg more than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1979 Cadillac Seville 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Rendezvous | Seville |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |