2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Frontera 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 48 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2002 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Charger | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2470 mm |
