2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Bitter SC
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bitter SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bitter SC 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 6 more horse power than 1979 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 464 kg more than 1979 Bitter SC. 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 1979 Bitter SC. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Buick | Bitter |
| Model | Rendezvous | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
