2005 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 44 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (296 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 8 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Charger | Panamera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |