2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Charger | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
