2008 Lexus GS vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus GS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus GS weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | GS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
