2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 480 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Charger | LFA |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8700 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1219 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2606 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |