2012 Dodge Challenger vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 241 kg more than 2012 Dodge Challenger. 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 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Challenger | Charger |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
