2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger 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 277 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 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 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Charger 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Charger Elantra
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6100 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 569 Nm 177 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5083 mm 4529 mm
Vehicle Width 1892 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1466 mm 1435 mm
Wheelbase Size 3048 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 48 L


 

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