2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (288 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 622 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
