2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Rendezvous | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3230 mm |
