1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1988 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1988 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1988 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1988 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2210 mm |
