2006 Dodge Charger vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2006 Dodge Charger is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird 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 329 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 2006 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Charger | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Charger | Sunbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1897 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |