2007 Acura RL vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 116 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | RL | Charger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1691 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |