2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1986 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,127 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Cadillac Seville. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1986 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Rendezvous | Seville |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
