1987 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Camaro | Charger |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
