2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Peugeot 604
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 604. (153 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 923 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 604. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 604. (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1985 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Charger | 604 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
