2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 491 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 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Dodge Charger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1813 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3220 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
