Charger vs Roadrunner

[Mopar Nut]

We need some input on who prefers Chargers over Roadrunners at B-bodies only.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?76902-Charger-vs-Roadrunner

[tan top]

if second generation chargers were never invented  ,  & if I could afford one  !! I would have  either in this order  

1968 hemi roadrunner , stick
1969 hemi roadrunner , stick
1971 440 six barrel  auto , roadrunner /GTX

[XH29N0G]

Roadrunners are very nice.  I still like chargers better (for sentimental reasons) but after thinking about it I don't think I will put in a vote because I think they are that close. 

[cudaken]

 Far as looks, 2nd Gen Charger is the best.

Now with that being said I have owned my 68 Road Runner for 41 years, Mom and Dad bought her when I was 17. When I think Road Runner, I think fast in the quarter mile. When I think Charger, I think fast highway car. My 69 Charger Rusted / Trash has 2.96 sure grip gears and I love them.

I know, I know a Charger can be a fast car. But not all Chargers where fast. I was driving my Road Runner when it was only 5 years old. Beat many want to be 318, 383 2 Barrel and 383 Hp Charger's when I was stock. 318 and 383 2 Barrel where want to be Chargers far as I was concern!    It took to 1973 before the Road Runner could come with clipped wings. Day I saw a 318 would be offered / base engine I was   sad. Well   as well!

Far as just the name. OK Charger sounds good, but Road Runner, just says plain fast and in there time they where.

I love them both equally, well my Road Runner a tad more!  

Cuda Ken

http://s83.photobucket.com/user/cudaken/media/Real%20Cars/MeandtheRunner32yearsago.jpg.html]

[Mopar Nut]

The OP posted the poll in the 71 to 74 years of Chargers and Roadrunners, which in my opinion both cars look hot. If the OP meant 68 to 69 the Charger beats it hands down. Did they make a movie with the cartoon car, I mean roadrunner?

[polywideblock]

gee that's a tough one ,hmmm as far as 3rd gens are concerned  I think its a 50/50 split clear down the middle   

see below   

[JB400]

Can't vote if you're not a member.

As far as which one, with both cars having the same options, Charger.  Exception: A12 or Superbird

[myk]

Charger or no car...

[sdweatherman]

Tough to not have a little Charger bias on this site. I am a Plymouth guy, so I am leaning Roadrunner, but I sure wouldn't kick a 2nd gen Charger out of the garage. cudaken - you have posted a pick of the exact Roadrunner I hope to own someday. Scott.

[wingcar]

I always preferred Dodge over Plymouth as the Dodges offered more  chrome and other extras than offered by Plymouth.   Just compare the interiors of the Charger and the RoadRunner....The Dodge offered more extras and luxury while the Plymouth was more Taxi cab in nature.  Not saying that the Plymouth was necessarily a worst car as each was marketed differently.  You knew that when you purchased a RoadRunner  you were getting a "stripped" B-body with only performance in mind, whereas with the Charger you could order a "luxury" performance car with all the bells and whistles.  It's all a matter of personal taste....
I have owned seven Chargers (66-70) , three Challengers (70), plus one Coronet (65)....but only one Plymouth (a 1970 Superbird) 

[Tmb84]

Air grabber is super cool, the rest is charger all the way!

[SRT-440]

71+ the RR gets my vote.

Not sure I'd say Dodge made more options and nicer models...the Plymouth GTX pretty much owned all that. 

[Old Moparz]

The OP posted the poll in the 71 to 74 years of Chargers and Roadrunners, which in my opinion both cars look hot. If the OP meant 68 to 69 the Charger beats it hands down. Did they make a movie with the cartoon car, I mean roadrunner?

It would be the Road Runner for 1971 as my pick. 



I like both so I had to have one of each.  

Of course it all depends on the year. For a Charger it's 1969 & for a Road Runner it's 1970.

[F8-4life]

For years 1971-72 I think the charger takes it. Better interiors, hidaway headlights, better options. Cooler taillights. Cooler C piller. Both cars had air grabbers.
Also the square wheel wells & C piller look a bit weird on the roadrunner. I mean they look good but compared to a charger they are weird.
I do like RR from 71-72 but I don't often pay much mind to the 73-74 RR. In the 73-74 years the charger takes it hands down.
Just look at the front end on a 73-74 runner, its not very attractive.

[Ghoste]

Road runners are cool but if want style with your speed Charger is the way to go.

[wingcar]

71+ the RR gets my vote.

Not sure I'd say Dodge made more options and nicer models...the Plymouth GTX pretty much owned all that. 

True, but I was looking at only the RoadRunner, not the GTX which was really nothing more than an upscale RoadRunner....
I actually added some of the '70 GTX chrome on my Superbird which had more than one other Superbird owner thinking they missed something...LOL

[HeavyFuel]

71 -72?

I'd take a 'Runner over a Charger.

The quality of these pics gives an advantage to the RR, but it's just an illustration of the styling differences.   The front of the '71 Charger just plain sucks.

73-74?     

Charger.

[EccentricMagpies]

Seen that same post running.  Funny part is the number of 2nd Gen responces to it considering it's on the 71-74 link, but enjoyed reading the comments.

Personally....
71-72 -- Runner
73-74 -- Charger

I agree with F8-4life "...Just look at the front end on a 73-74 runner, its not very attractive."

[Ghoste]

Seriously?  A road runner over a Charger?  What are you, all whacked on the junk??

[polywideblock]

if you try it you might like it   

[EccentricMagpies]

Seriously?  A road runner over a Charger?  What are you, all whacked on the junk??

Well...  I will admit they could have placed an RT or rallye photo in for the charger / runner comparison. 
Kinda has an all out package for the Runner yet a flat hood Charger to go head to head against it.

[Aero426]

The 71 Road Runner is about as beautiful as it gets.

68-70 Charger gets the edge over the 68-70 RR.        71 RR vs 71 Charger is always a tough call in my book.

[ChargerSG]

Wouldent mind a 1970 Roadrunner, but never gonna buy one cause i like Chargers more

[ralley72]

Seriously?  A road runner over a Charger?  What are you, all whacked on the junk??

I must be because I prefer a 73 Road Runner over the 73 Charger. I've owned both, sold the Chargers and kept the RR and I'm in the process of restoring the Road Runner.
As far as the 71-2s go, I prefer the Chargers, I own 4 but they are junkers.
                                                                                                                                                                               That 71 RR pictured in black and gold would be hard to pass up.

Mike

[Patronus]

I'd prob trade the '69 for a '70 rr. Prob trade it for a '70 Charger too. 

[HeavyFuel]

Here is a better example of a '71 Charger for comparison.  


I think the hideaways lack the appeal of the exposed headlights and the grill styling that goes with them.....this model looks great.

[polywideblock]

I still say its 50/50 love them both

[Aero426]

I still say its 50/50 love them both

Both of the '71's are beautiful.  

That Tawny Gold color is purty in the sun.

[polywideblock]

it's an uncommon colour   

                  this is nice to

[Tmb84]

Hi again, going to USA for the first time on monday. 9 days in Florida

But, now there is a 70' GTX 440/6 for sale. Not original 6pack car. Automatic transmission.
I got a 70' Charger 383, survivor, mn, inn realy good condition. Should i trade?

The Charger cost me 33000$ 2 years ago, GTX now cost 48000$. Is it a good deal ?
It looks like my charger is in better body and interior condition.
But 6pack car is very cool..
http://m.finn.no/car/used/ad.html?finnkode=77953768

[brad mcintyre]

if that's what you want go for your going to drive it . my 

[RCCDrew]

Third gen Charger over Road runner all the way. Don't forget about the Petty chargers and the success he had with them.