2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
