2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Kia K2700

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 257 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Kia K2700. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2005 Kia K2700 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 2005 Kia K2700
Make Dodge Kia
Model Charger K2700
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Size 5654 cc 2665 cc
Horse Power 340 HP 83 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 529 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 94.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 95 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1828 kg 1530 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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