1977 Toyota Celica vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Celica | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Celica | Charger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
