1976 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Challenger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Challenger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2009 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Challenger |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |