2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Charger Pathfinder
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2701 cc 3953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 80 L


 

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