Picking between the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger is definitely a good problem to have and so it's only normal for one to wonder: which is quicker? Well, a racing session involving the 2020 Charger Hellcat Widebody Daytona and a 2019 Challenger Hellcat Widebody should answer that question.
The adventure that brought us here saw both machines coming to the fight in stock form, as one would expect from such a challenge (no pun intended).
"But... but... isn't the four-door less friendly to the scales?" I hear you asking. Well, we're dealing with a pair of heavyweights here, but the 4,586 lbs (2,080 kg) curb weight of the sedan means this sits just 165 lbs (75 kg) above the coupe. And it's worth noting that both 717-pony machines came in eight-speed auto form.
Dodge limited the production of the said Charger, which marks the 50th anniversary of the badge, to 501 units, and this has led to some insane dealer markups. As such, it's good to see there are owners who put these super-sedans to work rather than giving them the dreaded garage queen treatment.
Even so, while these Hellcats duked it out on the street, please make sure to not use their stunt as an example and head over to the track when you feel it's time for a battle.
Most shenanigans of the sort stick to rolling starts, since these minimize the risk of undesired skidding, cause less traffic disruption and allow the drivers to head for the horizon with ease.
And while this sort of velocity fighting awaits you at the 6:11 point of the clip below, the 5:08 timestamp brings a standing start adventure.
Of course, many gearheads make their Hellcat choice based on styling, but this is another story for another time (here's what could lie ahead for the next generation of Dodge muscle cars).
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
Would you like AUTOEVOLUTION to send you notifications?
Google News