2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1083 kg more than 1997 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1997 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Charger | Levante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2230 mm |
