1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Charger and 1973 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 455 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914. 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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (486 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (137 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Charger | 914 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
