What Is the Difference Between a Muscle Car and a Sports Car?
A lot of people use the terms muscle car and sports car interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things. While you’ll see sports cars all over the world on the roads, there is only one muscle car left on the market. Here is the difference between the two and why the Challenger is so unique.
The Definition of Muscle Car
The definition of muscle car is something that has been debated since the phrase was coined in the 70s. Some demand that it only refers to big fast cars in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, but others claim that the term can apply to cars that we can still see on the roads today. The generally accepted definition of muscle car is a two-door vehicle built solid and bulky, flashy, and with a V8 engine designed for speed and drag racing.
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