2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lexus IS would be higher. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 728 kg more than 2006 Lexus IS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Charger | 2006 Lexus IS | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Charger | IS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3517 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |