2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 508 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Charger |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |