1983 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, both vehicles can yield 117 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1983 Dodge Charger | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Charger | Citi |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |