2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2004 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GAZ 3111 would be higher. 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 144 more horse power than 2004 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 297 kg more than 2004 GAZ 3111. 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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2004 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Charger | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2810 mm |
