2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rendezvous (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Rendezvous | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 6207 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
