DeLorean DMC-12 (1981 – 1983) vs Dodge Charger (1981 – 1987): specs compared
Both offer around 145 hp at most. The Dodge Charger uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,002 kg against 1,233 kg. At 4,412 mm, the Dodge Charger is 142 mm longer than the DeLorean DMC-12.
| Specification |
DeLorean
DMC-12
1981 – 1983
|
Dodge
Charger
1981 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | — | United States |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1983 | 1981 – 1987 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 132 – 145 hp | 63 – 148 hp |
| Torque | 207 – 225 Nm | 113 – 228 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 5.9 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,412 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,171 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,408 mm | 2,454 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,233 kg | 1,002 – 1,107 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.