2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (405 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2008 Dodge Charger (570 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Corvette.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Dodge Charger
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Corvette Charger
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5968 cc 6059 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 405 HP 425 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 570 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 72 L


 

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