WWYR American Power Edition

"Jayhawk Jake" (jayhawkjake)
10/18/2014 at 17:39 • Filed to: Which would you rather

Which would you rather: Challenger Hellcat or Corvette ZR1?

The Challenger starts at $60,000, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

The Challenger is more powerful, with a whopping 707 hp and 645 lb-ft of torque. By comparison the ZR1's 638 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque seem pedestrian.

That is until you recognize that the Hellcat weighs 1200 pounds more than ZR1. No, that's not a typo. The Challenger tips the scales at 4560 pounds while the ZR1 is 3350.

So, which would you rather? The most powerful muscle car ever made, or last generation's ultimate American performance car?

I think my answer is pretty obvious by now...

DISCUSSION (34)

Tuned-Port-Injected-Rage > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:44

ZR1, easy. Don't get me wrong, the Hellcat is amazing. But the ZR1 is better.

Flavien Vidal > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:44

The Zr1 by a mile... And this has nothing to do with my Corvette love and history. This is miles more attractive than the Dodge. And track day bro'.

Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:45

The ZR1.

StingrayJake > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:45

With no experience in either car whatsoever, no hope of ever being able to afford either one, and with a deeply-held bias I was indoctrinated with as a child, I'd pick the ZR1.

Of course if I had that kind of money and/or income for continued costs/payments, I'd certainly consider the new Z06 or just wait and see if GM really is going to do something crazy for a new ZR1.

Again... I have an existing bias.

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:46

JESUS WE GET IT YOU LIKE TO ZR1

But yeah, I'd take the ZR1, just because I have to track day.

Arben72 > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:46

Kinja'd!!!

Zr1 in white please.

MultiplaOrgasms > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:47

I take the Hellcat.

Kinja'd!!!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:48

Corvette, having never driven either.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:49

...Hellcat.

I'll never even get close to the limits in the Challenger, let alone the Corvette. The Challenger is probably more comfortable, has more seats, and unlike the ZR1, can be had with an automatic. The Challenger is more attractive as well.

I love the 'Vette, but the Challenger is just... damn .

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:52

This is kind of a toss-up for me. The Challenger likely has a nicer interior (?) and space for four people, and would probably be more livable as a daily driver, and an absolutely insane machine in a straight line. I also prefer the looks.

The Corvette makes a nicer noise, handles better, and is a huge head-turner, even if the C6 isn't my cup of tea.

In the end I'd probably go with the Chally if I had $70k to spend on a car. Factory warranty, it's a brand-new car, makes more sense as a DD, but is basically useless at autocross.

This was a hard one to decide, since I'm a huge Chevy whore and love autocrossing.

Jayhawk Jake > Brian Silvestro
10/18/2014 at 17:53

I'M JUST COMING DOWN OFF MY HIGH MAN

Track day bro! Drag strips are still tracks though, right?

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:53

ZR1 repainted Atomic Orange ;)

Jayhawk Jake > StingrayJake
10/18/2014 at 17:53

The new Z06 is $20k more, and if there's a new Zr1 I bet it's $130,000+

Jayhawk Jake > Arben72
10/18/2014 at 17:54

Yesssss

Jayhawk Jake > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
10/18/2014 at 17:55

Magnetic ride control though...the ZR1 is actually really comfortable. It rides better than my Sonic in comfort mode

CRider > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 17:59

Is C7 Z06 an acceptable answer?

Brian Silvestro > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 18:04

Hell yeah they are! I need to bring the Fiesta to a drag strip sometime.

StingrayJake > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 18:09

Yeah but I just feel like if you're in the market for even an older ZR1 (and can afford to feed it/enjoy it), something like the Z06 isn't far off in your budget.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/18/2014 at 18:20

Would you make it a Z06X?

Kinja'd!!!

Brian Silvestro > CAcoalminer
10/18/2014 at 18:21

WHAT IS THAT MONSTER

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Jayhawk Jake
10/18/2014 at 18:23

Hellcat. I live in Florida, I don't need agility. I need a fast as fuck, well put together cruiser. The ZR1 is only one of those. Plus warranty and better everything, but handling and gas mileage.

CAcoalminer > Brian Silvestro
10/18/2014 at 18:28