2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 71 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3030 mm |
