2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda RX-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda RX-01 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (220 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda RX-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 860 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 1995 Mazda RX-01
Make Dodge Mazda
Model Charger RX-01
Year Released 2009 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6059 cc 2614 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 425 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 8500 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 216 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1250 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 65 L


 

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