2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 70 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 426 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
