2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Chrysler |
| Model | Charger | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
