2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan GT-R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan GT-R would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (464 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Dodge CHALLENGER (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan GT-R. (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan GT-R.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | GT-R | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 72 L |
