2009 Dodge Charger RT vs. 2009 Dodge Charger SXT
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger RT and 2009 Dodge Charger SXT were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger RT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger RT (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger RT should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger RT weights approximately 268 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger RT (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger RT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger SXT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger RT | 2009 Dodge Charger SXT | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
