2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Lexus GS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,063 cc, 2006 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Lexus GS. (279 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus GS.
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 Dodge Charger (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2009 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Charger | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4293 cc |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
