2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 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) has 183 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 232 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Charger | 88 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2240 mm |
