2004 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 503 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 120 | Charger |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 368 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |