Dodge Charger (1971 – 1972) vs Buick Gran Sport (1970 – 1971): specs compared
The Dodge Charger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 355 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 1,768 kg. At 5,217 mm, the Dodge Charger is 86 mm longer than the Buick Gran Sport.
| Specification |
Dodge
Charger
1971 – 1972
|
Buick
Gran Sport
1970 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1972 | 1970 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 431 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 664 Nm | 691 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 179 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 – 26.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,217 mm | 5,131 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm | 1,963 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,845 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,850 kg | 1,768 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.