2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 702 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. 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 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
