2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1980 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 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 141 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 950 kg more than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki SJ 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 1980 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Rendezvous | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2040 mm |
