2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
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 Peugeot 408, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 408 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Charger | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2710 mm |
