2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia 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 173 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (168 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 2000 Mazda Familia, 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Familia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
