2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (177 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
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 Opel Insignia, 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 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Insignia. (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Insignia. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia 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 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Charger | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2737 mm |
