2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 153 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
