1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 36 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 228 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1938 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3040 mm |
