1975 Chrysler Charger vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 652 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Charger | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Charger | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3521 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5750 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 | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
