When you're in the market for a performance car, you have a lot of options to consider. The Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 fall into this category and they're each regarded as reliable and efficient. To help drivers like you in the Freehold, Manalapan and Marlboro Township area, we're going to take a closer look at these vehicles to let you know which one offers you the most.
In our comparison of the 2016 Dodge Charger and the 2016 Chrysler 300, we're going to look closely at engine performance, vehicle design and safety ratings. By the end of this article, you'll have a firm understanding of what each of these vehicles offer. You'll even know which vehicle piques your interests more.
Dodge Charger vs. Chrysler 300 Engine Performance
The Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 are both equipped with the 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine can get both vehicles up to 292 horsepower with 260 lb.-ft. of torque. In terms of upgrades, the 5.7-liter V8 HEMI® comes standard with the Dodge Charger R/T, the third trim level. This engine can reach 370 horsepower with 395 lb.-ft. of torque. The Chrysler 300 can be fitted with this engine but, even with higher trim levels, it's still an additional upgrade. Drivers don't have to upgrade as much for the luxury of a performance engine with the Dodge Charger.
Vehicle Design
The Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300 feature a 120.2 inch wheel base and a body height of 58.5 inches. The body length of the Dodge Charger adds up to 198.4 inches, and the Chrysler 300 is .2 inches longer. Even though the difference isn't huge, a longer body isn't always what you want in a performance vehicle.
As far as aesthetic appeal goes, the Dodge Charger features a more sport-like body design with a sleek grille that naturally blends with the head lamps, giving it polished look. The Chrysler 300 looks gargantuan with its body design, featuring a larger flat end with a larger and boxier grille that sticks out, given the hefty space between its head lamps. Overall, the Dodge Charger has a more stylish appeal.
Safety Ratings
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the 2016 Dodge Charger received an overall 5-star rating with its crash tests. The 2016 Chrysler 300 only received a 4-star rating with its NHTSA crash tests due to its results in frontal crash and rollover tests. As you can see, the Dodge Charger offers you more safety, according to the NHTSA.
2016 Dodge Charger vs. 2016 Chrysler 300 Comparison Conclusion
In this article, you learned all about the similarities and differences between the 2016 Dodge Charger and the 2016 Chrysler 300. You learned that each vehicle can reach the same horsepower but upgrading the engine is easier with the Dodge Charger. In terms of vehicle design, you now know that the Dodge Charger features a sleeker body design.
You also saw the safety ratings and learned that the Dodge Charger received higher ratings than the Chrysler 300 in the NHTSA crash tests. You simply learned that the Dodge Charger offers you more.
Schedule you test drive with the 2016 Dodge Charger today at Freehold Dodge-your trusted dealer in the Freehold, Manalapan and Marlboro Township area.
