Plymouth Road Runner vs Dodge Charger

2026 Dodge Charger
2026 Dodge Charger
$54,995MSRP
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1973 Plymouth Road Runner
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2026 Dodge Charger
$54,995MSRP
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1973 Plymouth Road Runner
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Years produced

1966-1978

Years produced

1968-1980

MSRP

$54,995

MSRP

Listings

9415

Listings

8

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

Pros

  • Multiple body styles

  • Fun to drive

  • Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Poor visibility

  • Large exterior dimensions

  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

It doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer.

Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car.

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Seating Capacity

5

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2026 Dodge Charger
2026 Dodge Charger
$54,995MSRP
Overview
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1973 Plymouth Road Runner
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2026 Dodge Charger
$54,995MSRP
Overview
Overview
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1973 Plymouth Road Runner
Not Available
Overview

Overview

Years produced
1966-1978
1968-1980
MSRP
$54,995
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.8

Expert reviews

7.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Multiple body styles

  • Fun to drive

  • Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Poor visibility

  • Large exterior dimensions

  • Interior materials feel cheap

Summary

It doesn’t have a V8, but the 2026 Dodge Charger does have 550 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque from a turbocharged SIXPACK High Output inline-six engine. All-wheel drive is also standard, and additional drive modes mean smoky burnouts, drifting and donuts remain Charger specialties. It’s offered in two- and four-door styles, and there’s plenty of interior room for adult passengers, making it a uniquely powerful and potentially practical American muscle car for the right buyer.

Verdict: Who needs a Hemi? It’s not likely to have broad appeal as a family car, but the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack stands out as a truly modern muscle car.

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