2011 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Charger | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Charger | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1867 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
