2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 168 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 282 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens. 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, 2012 Kia Carens, 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Carens 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 | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Carens |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
