1970 Buick GS vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (209 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 326 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | GS | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3340 mm |
