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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (365 HP @ 5250 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 CHARGER weights approximately 38 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
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 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHARGER. (536 Nm @ 4200 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 | 6400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1891 kg | 1929 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 | 8.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
