2011 Dodge Challenger vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Challenger is newer by 1 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 554 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Dodge Challenger (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Challenger | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Challenger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2245 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
