2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2830 mm |
