1986 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1995 Toyota Previa is newer by 9 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Previa (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Dodge Charger. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1986 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Previa weights approximately 565 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.
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, 1995 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Dodge Charger. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Dodge Charger | 1995 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Previa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
