1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | Fleetwood | Charger |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2680 mm |