2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 909 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2838 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6337 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1965 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4018 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 72 L |
