Chevrolet Camaro vs. Dodge Challenger
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Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro are both muscle cars. The Challenger comes as a two-door coupe, and is available with rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The Camaro can be had as either a two-door coupe or a convertible, and has rear-wheel drive.
Comparing standard power outputs, the Challenger’ 305-horsepower rating comes in behind the Camaro’s 335. But the Challenger gets it back with its top-rated 485-horsepower optional engine, which comes out ahead of the Camaro’s 455-horsepower upgrade. Even higher performance levels are available with specialized models of both cars, which have been optimized for the track or the drag strip.
The Dodge Challenger is a larger car than the Chevrolet Camaro, and this shows up in both interior and trunk space. The Challenger offers a usable back seat, so, if you’ll be transporting more than two people regularly, the Challenger is a better choice. The Camaro’s extremely low roofline also limits outward visibility, so try before you buy — or opt for the convertible.
The Dodge Challenger is an old-school muscle car in many ways, including its actual age. It’s built on a platform that has been unchanged since 2008. The Chevrolet Camaro is a much more modern vehicle, and was all-new in 2016. The Challenger is larger and roomier, and has the all-wheel drive option. The Camaro is more fun to drive, especially on winding roads.