1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1997 Dodge Copperhead
To start off, 1997 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 145 kg more than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Copperhead. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Copperhead.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1997 Dodge Copperhead | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Coronet | Copperhead |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
