2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 191 kg more than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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 | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Charger | Serie II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
