2012 Dodge Charger SXT vs. 2012 Dodge Charger R/T
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger SXT and 2012 Dodge Charger R/T 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 R/T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger R/T (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger R/T should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger R/T weights approximately 116 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. 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 R/T (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger R/T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Dodge Charger SXT | 2012 Dodge Charger R/T | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Charger | 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 | 292 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 1929 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |