2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1985 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Jazz 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 151 more horse power than 1985 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1985 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1985 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Jazz. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1985 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Rendezvous | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2230 mm |
