2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Charger and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Because 2008 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 2008 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Charger | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 258 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |