Dodge Charger Daytona vs Chevrolet Chevelle SS: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Dodge · 1969
Charger Daytona
- Power
- 280 kW381 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Chevrolet · 1968–1972
Chevelle SS II
- Power
- 336 kW457 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,482 kg
In plain words
Chevrolet Chevelle SS has more power: 336 kW (457 PS) against 280 kW (381 PS) for Dodge Charger Daytona. Chevrolet Chevelle SS is the older design (from 1964); Dodge Charger Daytona arrived in 1969. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Dodge Charger Daytona yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Dodge Charger Daytona | Chevrolet Chevelle SS | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 7.2 · 280 kW (381 PS) | SS 454 LS6 · petrol · 336 kW (457 PS) |
| Production years | 1969 | 1968–1972 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 280 kW (381 PS) 375 hp | 336 kW (457 PS) 451 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 177–280 kW (241–381 PS) 237–375 hp | 164–336 kW (223–457 PS) 220–451 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 678 Nm 500 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | No data | 227 kW/t 276 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Petrol |
| Engine | 7,200 cc 7.2 l | 7,400 cc · 8 cyl 7.4 l |
| Engine code | No data | LS6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,900 mm 114.2 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,482 kg 3,267 lb |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (3): Body, Class, Country.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).