2012 Dodge Charger SXT vs. 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8

To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger SXT and 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 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 SRT8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 weights approximately 167 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 SRT8 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger SXT. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 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 SRT8
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Charger Charger
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan 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 292 HP 470 HP
Engine RPM 6350 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4300 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 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 5077 mm 5088 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1885 mm
Vehicle Height 1483 mm 1481 mm
Wheelbase Size 3053 mm 3053 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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