2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS
To start off, both 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS and 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS. (301 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS weights approximately 117 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Dodge CHALLENGER SXT PLUS | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER R/T PLUS | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | CHALLENGER | CHALLENGER |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5023 mm | 5023 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1923 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1449 mm | 1449 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |