2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 178 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, 1972 Jaguar XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Charger | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
