1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1972 Dodge Charger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 645 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 404. 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 Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Charger | 404 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
