2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Kingswood 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 106 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous 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 (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Rendezvous | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
