2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Rendezvous | Celica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
