2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 871 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (315 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Rendezvous | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |