2012 Dodge Challenger vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Challenger and 2012 Lexus LFA were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 259 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Challenger. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Challenger | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Challenger | LFA |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1739 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5022 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
