Charger is faster but there is a catch, torque makes a huge difference as much if not more than the power-to-weight ratio. E55/CLS55 AMG Kompressor are no better than either or even the C5 RS6 or E39 M5, let alone E60 M5 for that matter but it still has gobbles of torque.
Lexus RC F vs Dodge Charger SRT 392
| Category | Charger SRT 392 | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.4 l V8 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 492 / 485 | 477 / 470 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 644 / 475 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1975 / 4354 | 1814 / 3999 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 249 / 246 | 263 / 259 |
Lap Times
| Track | Charger SRT 392 | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.70 |
Performance
| Category | Charger SRT 392 | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.2 s | 9.9 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 115.0 mph | 12.7 s @ 112.2 mph |
| Top speed | 282 kph (175 mph) | 278 kph (172 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Charger SRT 392 | Lexus RC F |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 98 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
RC F is the fastest by a small margin.
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07CorvetteZ51 1y ago
A broad powerband with plentiful torque is a useful feature frequently found in V8 engines. V8 powered performance cars are lots of fun to drive and they sound great too.
anonymoused 1y ago @07CorvetteZ51
Exactly why I am trying to only compare same cylinder count vehicles these days. Even a force-fed V6 or turbo-four is no match in terms of durability, refinement, and efficiency. An inline-6 is probably the only other engine like a V8. The V10 and V12 engines are rather rare.
07CorvetteZ51 1y ago @anonymoused
I agree, and that is why a majority of my cars have been V8 powered. I have experience with lots of cars with lots of powertrain configurations over the decades, yet both my current cars are V8 rear wheel drive.
anonymoused 1y ago @07CorvetteZ51
I also agree that there are deviations in direct comparisons, like E60 M5 vs W211 E63 AMG, Quattroporte MkV vs S8 D3... but to compare a V8 to a 4-banger...pffftt..might as well a Charger SRT8 vs a Caliber SRT4
07CorvetteZ51 1y ago @anonymoused
"E60 M5 vs W211 E63 AMG, Quattroporte MkV vs S8 D3..." vs Panamera S methinks. I think it would make for an interesting 5 or 10 lap race at most race tracks. I really love the Porsche V8 combined with the PDK.
