1998 Buick Signia vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 603 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Signia | Charger |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
