2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Violet 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 361 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet.
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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Violet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1427 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
