2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Lexus GS.
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 Lexus GS (371 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2012 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Charger | GS |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4826 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |
