1971 Dodge Challenger vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 Dodge Challenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Dodge Challenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Challenger. (233 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Challenger | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Challenger | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
