2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1992 Daihatsu Opti
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Daihatsu Opti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Daihatsu Opti would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1992 Daihatsu Opti | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rendezvous | Opti |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2370 mm |
