1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Journey (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Journey will offer significantly more control. 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 LeSabre (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | LeSabre | Journey |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2891 mm |
