2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Dodge Charger 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Stratus | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 6063 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
