2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Mazda 616
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Rendezvous | 616 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
