2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger 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 136 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 261 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2010 Lexus IS | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Charger | IS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4585 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2731 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |