2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine 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 158 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 618 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Charger | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
