2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 121 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Express | Charger |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 2343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |