2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rendezvous | 130 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
