2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rendezvous (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (123 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe.
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 (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe. 2006 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe has manual transmission. 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1991 Saturn Sports Coupe | |
| Make | Buick | Saturn |
| Model | Rendezvous | Sports Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
