1972 Dodge Challenger vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1972 Dodge Challenger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Challenger (241 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 1972 Dodge Challenger (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Challenger | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Challenger | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2430 mm |
