2012 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 Lancia Trevi
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lancia Trevi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lancia Trevi 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 370 more horse power than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1980 Lancia Trevi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 835 kg more than 1980 Lancia Trevi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Trevi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lancia Trevi. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lancia Trevi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 1980 Lancia Trevi | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Charger | Trevi |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
