2009 Toyota Venza vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Venza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Venza would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza, 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Venza | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Venza | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
