2005 Lexus IS vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus IS would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS.
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 Lexus IS (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus IS | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | IS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
