2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2009 Nissan Versa

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Charger and 2009 Nissan Versa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Versa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Charger 2009 Nissan Versa
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Charger Versa
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1692 kg 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L