2005 Lexus LS vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LS weights approximately 27 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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 LS (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LS | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | LS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
