1978 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 144 kg more than 1978 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, 2011 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Electra | Charger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3053 mm |
