2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 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 142 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Rendezvous | 9 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
