2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 502 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Rendezvous | Crown |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |