1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart.
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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Roadmaster | Dart |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
