2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 746 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Dodge Charger | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |