2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 4 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 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (367 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 108 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Charger | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
