2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 472 kg more than 1949 Morris Six. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1949 Morris Six | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Charger | Six |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
