1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 37 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Charger | 350Z |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |