2013 Dodge CHARGER vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, both 2013 Dodge CHARGER and 2013 Dodge DART 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 CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2013 Dodge DART. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge DART. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Dodge DART. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge CHARGER is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Dodge CHARGER. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge DART. (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge DART. 2013 Dodge CHARGER has automatic transmission and 2013 Dodge DART has manual transmission. 2013 Dodge DART will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge CHARGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Dodge CHARGER | 2013 Dodge DART | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | CHARGER | DART |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3052 mm | 2703 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
