Did you know that The King himself won his third Daytona 500 in 1971 behind the wheel of a Dodge Charger? It’s no surprise with such impressive brute force packed into this compact package. For the 2023 model year, you’ll have your choice of the following engines:

• 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine: 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque
• 345 HEMI® V8 engine: 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque
• 392 HEMI® V8 engine: 485 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque
• Supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® High-Output SRT V8 engine: 807 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque

The Kia Stinger starts off strong with a baseline 4-cylinder motor also delivering 300 horsepower. However, if you’re looking to take performance to the next level, you may feel more like a runner-up in the Stinger since it maxes out with a V6 powertrain delivering only 368 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque.

Just as the pressure heats up on the racetrack, so does your engine on the freeway. No need to worry, though, because the 2023 Dodge Charger has you covered with an available SRT Power Chiller® that diverts refrigerant from the cabin to the heat exchangers in the superchargers and an available Race Cooldown feature that cools the supercharger once you shut off the engine.

Unfortunately, both features are unique to the Charger, so you won’t find them in the Stinger.

One look at the Charger and the Stinger and you know these cars are ready for action. They feature bold, sweeping lines ready to propel you forward on the highway. Their aggressive front grilles and sculpted hoods also announce their arrival, but other drivers are more likely to take note of their unique bumpers.

Finish off your Charger with available 20-inch wheels for even more strength. The Stinger can be finished with available 19-inch wheels if you choose.

Just as your favorite race car is known for its unique branding, you want your next vehicle to be a looker. The Dodge Charger makes this a reality with 14 exterior color options, including the following:

Finish off your ride with racing stripes available in Silver, Red, Blue, Gunmetal, or Carbon.

Your style selection is more limited with the Kia Stinger since only seven colors are available and it doesn’t offer racing stripes.

Gearheads love to hear the roar of their own engines as they accelerate and corner, but sometimes you need to indulge in your favorite tunes instead. Both the 2023 Dodge Charger and the Kia Stinger have available Harman Kardon® Premium Audio systems, so you can hear your music library crisp and clearly, even over your motor’s growl.

However, the Charger takes sound to the next level with 19 speakers placed around the cabin, while this sound system in the Stinger maxes out at 15 speakers.

To further enhance the sports car feel, these vehicles can be equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters which put the power right at your fingertips.

As you cruise around, use the available Performance Pages to keep an eye on things. The following features can be viewed:

• Timers: Record your stats and reaction times
• Gauges: Stay informed on features like coolant and oil temperatures
• G-Force: Understand how much force is being exerted on all sides of your sedan
• Engine: View how much horsepower, torque, and boost pressure your Charger is generating
• Dynamometer: Gain access to a graph for power and torque output in real time

Interested in this feature? It’s only found in the Charger.