1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 61 kg more 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Chevelle | Charger |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
