2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Holden Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Holden Colorado would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP) has 347 more horse power than 2011 Holden Colorado. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Holden Colorado.
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 (637 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Holden Colorado. (207 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Holden Colorado. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2011 Holden Colorado has manual transmission. 2011 Holden Colorado 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 | 2011 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Charger | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 470 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 207 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |