2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 113 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel. 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 1982 Toyota Tercel. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2440 mm |
