2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 833 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1998 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Charger | Verada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2730 mm |
