2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 1990 Jaguar Kensington
Make Dodge Jaguar
Model Charger Kensington
Year Released 2009 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2701 cc 5344 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2870 mm


 

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