2012 Dodge Avenger vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Avenger and 2012 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger. 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, 2012 Dodge Avenger, 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 (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Avenger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1634 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4892 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
