2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 91 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Charger | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
