2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 167 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Charger | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6100 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2470 mm |
