2006 Dodge Charger RT vs. 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Charger RT and 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger RT. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger RT.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger RT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger RT 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, 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger RT. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger RT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger RT | 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6063 cc |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
