2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1976 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban.
Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Suburban 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, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1976 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Rendezvous | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |
