1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1986 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (63 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Charger | 25 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
