1976 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 353 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Durango |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2138 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |
