1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 924. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924. 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 924 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
