2004 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1983 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2004 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Sunny 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 111 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 956 kg more than 1983 Nissan Sunny. 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 1983 Nissan Sunny. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Sunny. (122 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 1983 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
