2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
