2009 Dodge Challenger vs. 2011 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Challenger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Challenger | 2011 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Challenger | Express |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
