2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1969 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2003 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mazda Familia 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 128 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Mazda Familia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 1969 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Familia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2200 mm |
