1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger 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 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 770 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
