2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord 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 115 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 338 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Accord, 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Charger | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
