2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 618 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger.
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, 2013 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Charger | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
