2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti FX weights approximately 254 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Charger | FX |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
