2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Holden Commodore

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden Commodore 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Holden Commodore. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2009 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2009 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2009 Holden Commodore
Make Dodge Holden
Model Charger Commodore
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 5976 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 250 HP 360 HP
Torque 339 Nm 290 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.4 L/100km


 

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