The only way the Hemi loses is if it is not used as intended. In my opinion, the 440 HP 6-Pak engine was the most streetable big-block released from Chrysler that could give the hemi a run for its money. The 426 Hemi was specifically developed for Nascar and was never intended to be a "grocery getter" powerplant and was de-tuned for homologation of the engine so it could be raced in Nascar. If the Hemi had been released as designed initially, 425 HP would have really been a joke, more like 650HP!! The Gen 3 Hemi was developed as a versatile powerplant that could be used across the board in cars and trucks. What makes the modern Hemi such a force is the electronic management systems it is designed to use along with the superchargers. 800-1000 Hp , great fuel economy and a factory warranty! No wonder Dodge sells out every SRT product it builds! No way this Hemi loses to anything factory built including the LS and the Coyote . Mopar Action Magazine has a great article this month on an aftermarket pump-gas Gen 3 with supercharger, plug and play that makes 1100hp! Absoutely astounding!!
