1978 Toyota Starlet vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 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, 2011 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Starlet. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Starlet has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Starlet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Starlet | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Starlet | Charger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
