1976 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Estate | Dart |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
