2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Venza. (269 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Venza.
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, 2008 Toyota Venza, 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Charger | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Charger | Venza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |