2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2003 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 353 kg more than 2003 Lexus SC. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lexus SC. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2003 Lexus SC has manual transmission. 2003 Lexus SC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2003 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Charger | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
