2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 908 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Rendezvous | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2280 mm |
