2012 Dodge Charger vs. 1970 Chrysler Centura
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (118 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Centura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 1970 Chrysler Centura | |
| Make | Dodge | Chrysler |
| Model | Charger | Centura |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2680 mm |
