2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1970 Opel Record. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1318 kg more than 1970 Opel Record. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Record. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Charger | Record |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
