1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 473 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Charger. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Charger |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4350 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 | 1380 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3048 mm |
