1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Charger and 1973 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | Charger | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
