2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1985 Buick Wildcat
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 618 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1985 Buick Wildcat | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rendezvous | Wildcat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
