2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2008 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Charger and 2008 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus SC (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus SC weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Dodge Charger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus SC (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2008 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Charger | SC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 419 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
