2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (176 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 543 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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 (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Dodge | Riley |
Model | Charger | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 191 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |