1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 26 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 86 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 | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3090 mm |
