2007 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 6 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 588 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 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 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Venza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3517 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
