2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Dodge | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Charger | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
