Compare And Contrast Dodge Charger
Contrasting the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger Dodge Challengers have been around since 1958. The first ever Dodge Challenger to ever exist was the Dodge Silver Challenger. The first Dodge Charger came out a few years later than the Challenger, in 1966. Both of the cars are classified as muscle cars; according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary the term ‘muscle car’ is defined as "any of a group of American-made 2-door sports coupes with powerful engines designed for high-performance driving." Although the two cars are similar, they are also very different in ways such as the appearance, safety and performance. One of the major differences between the two is the body shape of each car. Although the Charger is a four-door car, it is still
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The 1971 models had a "split" grille, while 1972 introduced a design that extended the grille beneath the front bumper. These changes were made to meet U.S. regulations regarding crash test safety.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2015 Challenger holds a five-star safety rating. The 2015 Charger has not been rated yet, but the 2014 Charger also holds a five-star rating. The Challenger has a rearview video system, while the Charger does not. When buying the Charger you are given options to buy the forward-collision warning, and the lane-departure warning, while the Challenger only gives the option for forward-collision warnings. Also, the Challenger has an 11% rollover rate while the Charger has a 10% rollover rate.
When comparing the 2016 models, both come with the same engine options. 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.2L V8, 6.4L V8 engines are available. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Charger is about $27,995 and the Challenger is about $26,995. The Challenger has a 305 to 707 HP, while the Charger has a 292 to 707 HP. The Challenger's power-to-weight ratio is around 10% better than the Charger, presenting a sportier ride. Many reviewers say that the V6 Challenger has adequate power for all situations, while the V8 has vigorous
The 1971 models had a "split" grille, while 1972 introduced a design that extended the grille beneath the front bumper. These changes were made to meet U.S. regulations regarding crash test safety.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2015 Challenger holds a five-star safety rating. The 2015 Charger has not been rated yet, but the 2014 Charger also holds a five-star rating. The Challenger has a rearview video system, while the Charger does not. When buying the Charger you are given options to buy the forward-collision warning, and the lane-departure warning, while the Challenger only gives the option for forward-collision warnings. Also, the Challenger has an 11% rollover rate while the Charger has a 10% rollover rate.
When comparing the 2016 models, both come with the same engine options. 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8, 6.2L V8, 6.4L V8 engines are available. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Charger is about $27,995 and the Challenger is about $26,995. The Challenger has a 305 to 707 HP, while the Charger has a 292 to 707 HP. The Challenger's power-to-weight ratio is around 10% better than the Charger, presenting a sportier ride. Many reviewers say that the V6 Challenger has adequate power for all situations, while the V8 has vigorous