2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

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, 2006 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Charger 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Charger Corolla
Year Released 2006 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6063 cc 1164 cc
Horse Power 425 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 46 L


 

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