This is why you should not be asleep at the beginning.
Car nuts have always debated which old-school is better, and it has been a topic of contention at car shows, bars, and even at home. My older brother and I had a heated conversation about this once, with me leaning toward newer cars due to their practicality and ease-of-maintenance. My brother on the other side sees sentimental value as something that can get him a discount on car repair costs.
No matter what the outcome of that discussion, there is one thing certain: Debates about old school or new school are just like religions and other types of beliefs. Everyone has a point. Why not settle the matter in a?drag race?
Wheels has just released a video that sets the stage for the matchup. A Dodge Coronet Super Bee faces off against the ChargerSRT Hellcat. It’s almost impossible to predict which car will win, with the cars separated by almost five decades. Let’s first look at the numbers.
If the Coronet Super Bee still has its original engine, it should be powered with a 390-horsepower Hemi.
The Charger SRT Hellcat is the modern version the Hemi, a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 capable of producing 707 horsepower and 650 lbs-ft torque.
Can the modern supercharged Charger Hellcat win against the Coronet Super Bee, who is 50 years old? Check out the video to see how it compares. Please don’t act like the Hellcat driver, he’s asleep the green light.