2002 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina 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 127 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 704 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Carina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1839 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2590 mm |
