2013 Dodge CHALLENGER vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, both 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER and 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (288 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 55 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. 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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | CHALLENGER | CHARGER |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 367 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5023 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1923 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1449 mm | 1482 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |