1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 547 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
