2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Hyundai Grandeur

To start off, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur 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 272 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. 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, 2012 Hyundai Grandeur, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Grandeur.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Charger 2012 Hyundai Grandeur
Make Dodge Hyundai
Model Charger Grandeur
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6100 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 569 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1887 kg 1837 kg
Vehicle Length 5083 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1892 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1466 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3048 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 75 L


 

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