2008 Lexus LS 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 LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,608 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 148 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Lexus LS (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Lexus | Dodge |
| Model | LS | Charger |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| 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 | 1945 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
