2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Charger | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 77 L |
