2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1975 Mazda 818
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Mazda 818. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1975 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | 818 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2320 mm |
