2009 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1973 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 761 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Charger.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Colorado | 1973 Chrysler Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Colorado | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
