1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 355 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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 (461 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (358 Nm). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Supra |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
