2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Charger and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 277 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 743 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Samurai will offer significantly more control. 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2005 Suzuki Samurai has manual transmission. 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Dodge | Suzuki |
Model | Charger | Samurai |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |