2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Lexus GS

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Charger and 2007 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GS (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 603 kg more than 2007 Lexus GS.

Because 2007 Lexus GS is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GS will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus GS (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Charger 2007 Lexus GS
Make Dodge Lexus
Model Charger GS
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3517 cc 3454 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 303 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 372 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2343 kg 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 71 L


 

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