2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 940 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Charger | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Charger | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
