1968 Dodge Polara vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 688 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Dodge Polara 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 1968 Dodge Polara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Polara | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Polara | Enclave |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 83 L |
