Dodge Challenger (1969 – 1974) vs Chevrolet Camaro (1971 – 1972): specs compared
The Dodge Challenger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 408 hp. The Chevrolet Camaro uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 13.2 L/100 km. The Dodge Challenger is the lighter car, from 1,415 kg against 1,637 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Dodge Challenger is 104 mm longer than the Chevrolet Camaro. The Dodge Challenger dates from 1969 – 1974, the Chevrolet Camaro from 1971 – 1972.
| Specification |
Dodge
Challenger
1969 – 1974
|
Chevrolet
Camaro
1971 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1969 – 1974 | 1971 – 1972 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 19 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 106 – 431 hp | 305 – 408 hp |
| Torque | 244 – 664 Nm | 515 – 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 7.1 s |
| Top speed | — | 172 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.2 – 27.7 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,755 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,293 mm | 1,283 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,415 – 1,660 kg | 1,637 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.