Is the 2021 Dodge Charger R/T a BETTER performance sedan than a Stinger GT?
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- The Charger has been a go to for those that want extreme power from Dodge in the way of the Hellcat & Redeye. For those looking for a value priced RWD leader with some power there is the Charger R/T. Under the hood is a 5.7L Hemi V8 producing 370HP & is mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. On the outside you will discover the muscle car hood, unique wheels and trunk lid spoiler. On the inside there is tons of room and an 8.4in infotainment system. Is the 2021 Dodge Charger R/T a BETTER performance sedan than a Stinger GT?
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The 5.7 engine is such a nice option. It has potential to be upgraded down the line but has enough performance to keep u happy and that v8 sound 💯
I'm not totally sure that this 5.7 sounds better than the Stinger GT 🤷🏿♂️
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The Stinger GT kicks the shit out of a 5.7 Hemi period!
@@regalgn1 yeah but it sounds like shit😂. Like I said I’ll still take the challenger all day.
@@Arturito2017 okay you take the Challenger and I'll take the faster car all day long!
In fact I have
3 different V6 cars that whoop the shit out of your so called "sounds good Challenger" 🤣🤣🤣
@Misfit 3.8 Turbo 6 GN, Twin Turbo 3.3 Stinger and Supercharged 3.8 Regal better bring your lunch with all 3! And my tow vehicle is a V8!
Y'all enjoy the sound while I blow your doors off.... Princess!
The R/T doesn’t get enough love. Although it’s the lowest power V8 dodge offers it’s still a great package. Dodge makes such crazy hp engines that’s the 5.7 slides under the radar
the 2011 r/t uses the same engine and makes the same horsepower figure as the 2022. difference is the 2011 is 20k cheaper
@@VeryRegularGuy yeah but them joints ugly af tho 🤣
@@VeryRegularGuy they ugly u gotta put in at least 5kto make it look good and u still got the 5 speed
@@just_a5.7 youd rather pay 40k+ for an ancient motor thats more or less been around since 2006? go ahead
@@VeryRegularGuy lol I payed 25k for my 2019 charger rt in April 2020
Even though the interior of the charger is dated I gotta go with a wonderful NA v8. No replacement for displacement
I like the way that you think!
Nicely said
Just buy the 2019 , cuz it the same with this one, save more money
The problem is that it’s so dated that’s there’s no reason to buy new because the older ones are exactly the same because it’s dated, just buy use and save money
@@paladin3116 right , I don't see no reason to buy new one
I have a 392 Challenger and the 5.7 Charger. They are both great in their own way. The 392 is fun for cruising around, especially with a stick, but it guzzles the premium fuel like crazy. For every day use the 5.7 on regular fuel has been great. I often get mileage in the high 20s and sometimes in the low 30s on highway runs. We are not in the 70s any more. Many higher tech lighter cars will blow the doors off these, so you need to enjoy the nostalgia and unique attributes of a V8 as your reason for choosing Mopars. My 15 and 16 have been trouble free and easy and affordable to maintain. I have remained impressed with the value of these cars when you consider all the features that are included…..or at least for what I paid back in 15 and 16 lol.
Want a land line rocket flashy car 🚘 without spending too much funds.
Would recommend the lexus gsx
You put regular in your 5.7 ?
Chargers and Challengers reviews and re-overview videos are amazing! Halloween treats going good! 👻
I am so glad I can bring this teat to you on Halloween!
Back when I had my 2019 5.7 challenger I was neck and neck with stingers at the drag strip. I was running 12.92-12.98 1/4 miles with just a upgraded rear tire to get me off the line and I would do consistent 4.5 0-60’s. I won most of the time by a narrow margin. Our ET’s were very similar usually only about a tenth or half a tenth difference. Overall, the v8 torque and sound is the way to go. Especially with how close they are in performance.
yeah no.
I miss the R/T Road and Track I had for ten years. Thanks for sharing the Mopar muscle Joe. Nice job and Lori as well!! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Always enjoy your unique review of cars. Keep going 💪
The Dodge looks great in that blue 🏁
That really means the world! Thank you for letting me share my car passion with you!
That v8 rumble gets me everytime! Love charger's.
I think the R/T is the sweet spot in the Charger lineup. The price is more affordable, and the performance is still high enough to get your adrenaline pumping. I rent R/Ts from my local car rental company, and they blow me away every time. The engine doesn't overpower the grip. The rumble from the engine is nice, but on the highway I wish there was a way to turn it off so I can hear my music.
Try this : the volume knob
@@adamdiazzz the rumble from the engine is quite loud, even on the highway. It's a nice growl, but there is no "volume knob" to the engine unfortunately.
@@stevenreichertart 😂
@@stevenreichertart 😭😂😂😂😂
You better get Aux then boy
I love my 2020 charger rt. Recently did a mid muffler delete and the sound alone is enough to get it ! Still like the Kia too, but the charger was more for me
This is the Swiss Army knife in the Charger lineup, IMO. Could easily see myself daily driving this & occasionally taking this to autocross.
You are so very right about that Daryl!
Thank you again Joe & Lori for an awesome review, the charger model in general is growing in me. I was never an American Muscle, especially a MOPAR lover until a few months ago. I’m debating between this and a scat
Scat over this man
My 2015 Charger Rallye has been very reliable. I am entering it into my local car show next August. Torred Red.
Yes I had v6' 2015 rally edition seat warmers self ignition starter all black 🖤 tinted windows AWD. It was nice had it in 2019 before it got repoed
PURSUIT HEMI 5.7 AWD didn’t pay the car note lol
Great presentation and video work yet again. Thanks!
I was looking for this review. Thanks man you are the best.
Do a yearly update for the new chargers ❤🙋♂️
You got it brother! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Passes everything but a gas station. lol
Great work Joe and Lori.
You better believe it!
Facts
I love my Dodge Charger SXT AWD Blacktop package!!! Bought it brand new last year and the 2021 are still identical!!! I get so many compliments and smiles because I have Go Mango colour!!!
That is awesome congrats!
thinking about getting one, this is very helpful, subbed
Thanks! I appreciate you being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Love the Indigo Blue. The blacked out package is also very attractive. The charger is a very attractive car for me personally but the stinger gt is more attractive. The v8 on the charger is preferable but you can get brembos on your stinger. You have to upgrade to a scat pack to get the brembos on the charger. The price on either the charger r/t or the stinger can vary a lot depending how you get them optioned. The stinger GT 0-60 time is around 4.5 seconds. Excellent review as always. 👍
I got a sxt challenger in March and I keep watching rt videos I can’t wait til I get one
You will love it 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
i personally love chargers as i’ve had one!! but tbh stinger is better all around, it’s one of the best sedan on the market if not the best. up for debate!
i concur
its also faster.The charger R/t is kind of slow sadly.
@@michaeldennis3028 sick color on your Stinger! 🤩 It would look so much better with a scorpion wing (black)
@@psw3041 oh!! dont give me ideas 😂😂
If it was a 6.4 for this price it would compete but the Stinger GT is just better than the 5.7
Me laughing my butt off because I bought my 2019 scat pack 392 loaded to the gills for $44k. Holy moly prices are insane!!
Holy cow where’d you get it for so cheap?!
They start at 48k here in Cali but they are super marked up.
Lmao that's not cheap
@@albertosanchez8645 lol ikr 🤣🤣🤣
Any Mopar products with the 5.7 especially a Charger or Challenger is ABSOLUTELY honorable! 370 horsepower is fit for LITERALLY any day. Daily driver for the weekdays, and then track/fun car on the weekends. I'm glad that people along with Dodge thought of that, and thank you for making this video!
Miss the days of the scat packs being $35-40k now the RT costs $45k 😂
Just wait for the market to drop, everyone who can't wait buying their 45k r/t's right now but in a few years they're gonna be worth 50% less or more
Got my Scat brand new for $34k lol
@@Toymonkeyjr im saving up to get an rt in 2 years, really hoping it goes down a good bit
@@joefather2463 post 2015 r/t / scatpack dodges don't really depreciate that much since they're really sought after for most dodge buyers I noticed before the pandemic after the initial 1-2 years of depreciation their prices weren't dropping that much so rip, I was gonna get an older r/t but decided I want a lighter car so now I'm thinking about getting a c5 vette
@@Toymonkeyjr Theres a chance a new charger/challenger could release before I buy one maybe they will start fo go down a little after that. either way im willing to pay the little extra bit considering electric cars will likely be our only option fairly soon
save the sedans, save the chargers! looks good, this car has aged well and good power!!, thanks Joe
I had a 2018 Kia Stinger GT2 and currently have a 21 Charger R/T and I love my Charger. The stinger is a fantastic option on the price range though. The hatch was amazing to have but the trunk space in the charger is great! I personally enjoy v8 sounds and the style of the charger. The stinger has a market and people love them! If you need AWD hands down stinger gt2 but I live in Iowa and get around fine in our winters with AWD. The charger has a lot of character still in 2022. I have the Daytona package and find the seats to be like recliners vs the stinger. I like the uconmect system the most and the interior really isnt as bad as people make it to be in the higher trims. Ultimately you gotta drive them both and figure out what you care about in a vehicle and what's gonna suit you
Joe,
Thanks for the honest and through review of the Dodge Charger RT; I watched it several times! I was deliberating between a 2023 Ford Mustang Ecoboost HPP and a Dodge Charger RT or Scat Pack. I watched multiple videos on each car, by different You Tube reviewers, before making my final decision. Your reviews on each car were the most thorough and detail oriented.
I decided on a 2023 Dodge Charger, in the RT trim. Yes, the Scat Pack...and the Mustang Ecoboost HPP, are faster in stock form. But, as you said in your Charger RT video, the RT is a better "Daily Driver" than the Scat Pack (and probably better than the Mustang too), which is exactly what I want. A sedan is more practical for me as an everyday driver than the Mustang Ecoboost HPP...even though the RT's gas mileage will be worse than the Mustang and slower than both the Mustang and the Scat Pack. I went back-and-forth between the RT and Scat Pack; ultimately, I decided the cost of the extra HP and torque of the Scat Pack did not merit the additional cost ($7K in my Scat Pack build), due to the lack of opportunity to utilize the Scat Pack's extra HP and torque as a daily driver and the fact I have no intentions of racing the car or taking the car to a track.
I ordered a 2023 Dodge Charger RT in B5 Blue with the Plus Group, Technology Package, and the Performance Handling Group; the only options I wished I could have added as factory options are a limited slip 3:09 rear end differential and 275 MM tires all around. I will add both of these options as after market additions to my RT for at/about $3K, after the initial break in period of my RT is completed and the RT will be, in my opinion, a near perfect daily driver. Again, thanks for the great review of the Charger RT; your honest analysis of the car's ability to perform as a great daily driver with classic muscle car sound and enough power to have "spirited fun" in a safe manner, while not resulting in the car's rear end "wagging all over the place like a dog" in a dangerous manner, were excellent points and much appreciated. I can't wait to pick up my B5 Blue RT in a few months! :)
That is so awesome! I am so glad that I could help you find the right car for you! You are going to love her!
I drove both Sunday 21 stinger was a beast 380 hp twin turbo v6
But the sound of the 22 rt 5.7 hemi it was bad ass and more interior room
I am so glad that you are loving this one.
I had this exact decision between Charger R/T and a Stinger! Coming from a Challenger, the Charger was an obvious choice but the Stinger seemed like a great alternative. But once I test drove both, the Charger probably fit my style of ride the best. Thanks Joe for this solid rundown for everyone considering both!
The kia stinger gt Scorpion coming soon is even better than the original stinger gt though, obviously costs even more funds
once I test drove both, Stinger is way.... better, except the sound
@@lucasfu580 I love both cars! I can’t find a Stinger at all. So it’s going to be the 2022 Charger R/T
Thanks Joe and Lori…….great review and comparison. I’m thinking charger is just raw power vs stinger maybe a little more refined …….but I’ve never driven either one. Just a guess from me ! That blue looks great in the sun 🌞
Drive drive drive, always test drive.
I recent picked up a GT Limited Stinger (AWD). I was in the market for a 4 door car that can be fun, but also have room for the family. The warante is amazing. You can go awd or rwd. Interior is great, cheap in some ways but still good. Very uncommon car that gets attention. Brembos.
Its is a new car and has its flaws like the launch control (doesnt build boost for a sports car??) But a breaksnip fixes it easy. Really easy to mod and unmod to do dealership stuff and make 500 to the wheels.
Joe,
Great video! As an all around daily driver, which would you choose...and why. A Dodge Charge R/T or a Mustang Ecoboost? I am weighing the "Pros and Cons" of both to try to decide. I know you have "lots of sear time in both." Any advice and/or assistance you may provide is appreciated. Thank you!
was my first muscle car. absolutely beautiful car, stepped up to the scat but this car was awesome
I have a the hellraisen of that exact one! And I LOVE IT! fun to drive.
Thanks for sharing that Brian!
Yes I love my daily RT 🔥
I gotta get me a r/t
You get that sweet V8 sound minus the fear of going a bit too fast for comfort.
I agree with you Buddy, that engine cover leaves a lot to be desired. Come on Dodge, it's a Hemi, have some pride.
You should say which of these features are options. The blacked out trim is an option for example. And you can get bigger brakes on the R/T. Pretty sure a flat bottom wheel is also in one of the packages. But great review, especially the driving footage.
That indigo is so beautiful, miss having an rt, the scat pack is fun but man did the rt purr too, had some get up and go!
Nothing beats the start up of Dodge HEMI🔥
I’m new to the muscle car scene your review on this car made me go to the dodge dealership and order one exactly like this as it is my dream car. But man I got to wait since it’s coming from that factory
That Dodge Charger is a beauty wherever you look at it, and that color is spectacular.
Ok 370 HP more than enough for a track day, no traction control and no stability control, this is how you best enjoy an American muscle car, man and the beast, man and the car, the best team.
Ok Raiti's Rides, very good job, good start to the week.🇦🇷
Love the video Joe. I have always liked the Charger. Request: Could you add the minimum octane rating in the part of the video when you’re going over the gas mileage ratings. Would be good to know if we have to spend extra cash on the super duper. Thanks, Mike Chahbandour.
Rt take 89 scat take 91 and 93
@@blazinjaye45 And the Stinger takes 93.
Love these chargers! Can’t wait to own 1 one day!!!
What’s ur daily driver rati!???
That 2021 Dodge Charger RT is definitely a good choice to drive. And I like that Indigo Blue color very nice car.
Yeah that blue is 🔥
Mmmmm blue is so pretty!!!! Thank you Joe Lori!!!!!
I really love this color for sure!
Understood the reference about the inch. Man... my local dealerships still jacking up the prices, this or a Challenger but need to be V8.
I totally feel your pain Carlos! Thanks for watching!
I go out of state
The new car "shortage" won't last forever. If you have dealers in your area jacking up prices just don't buy from them. Some customers have long memories.
Stealerships
My local dealer in Illinois is asking sticker for their scats. One is 45k with a stick. Just keep looking for an honest dealer.
Oh BTW, you have to step up to the scat pack or SRT trim levels to get the nice steering wheel.. Since it is just an RT, Dodge did not add the performance bits with that trim level and would be a waste for that car fyi
👍 good showing have a bless week guys
What if you put an order in online, but don't arrive to pick it up? Are you ever charged? Does the dealer keep the ordered vehicle?
Mr. Raiti we need a compilation video of all the Twinkie Jokes at the end of the year this one was too good XD
Hey Rait's, can you talk about the R/T letters. Some rt's have chrome, others have red/black, or it's just black like shown in this vid. Thank you.
U know I hope one day u get to review the 1st and/or second gen charger sedan to get your opinion on the styling and driving dynamics of those older chargers
If there’s 1 plus that the Kia Stinger has over the Challenge is you can get the Stinger in AWD. For those where climate is an issue it good to have an AWD vehicle. However when it comes down to it, I would still take a Scatpack, Hellcat over the 5.7 hemi.
There it is! The signature Twinkie. Imma wait for the update on the charger
Since V8’s are getting discontinued, will they still be making parts for them to make them repairable in the future?
Will u review the Hyundai Elantra N and once again good explanation and presentation
Actually will be happening in a few weeks.
I love it my boy Joe thanks you for Do a review of my dream car dodge charger lot real true 💯 and keep up the work 💯 and I love the video lot real true 💯 very much lot 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Joe, I’m looking at the Scat Pack. I’ve seen your reviews on them. The R/T is nice to but it seems like the 6.4 has more torque. You’ve driven both. Your opinion?
My dad had a 6.1 and a 6.4 Charger, and I have a 5.7 Challenger RT. IMO it depends on what you're' doing with the car, if you're storing it, budget, and options. 6.4 is a monster, limited modability. Can get the widebody option with 305 tires for better traction, which you will need. Super low ground clearance, roughly 3 to 4 inches if I recall correctly. Requires premium fuel, stiffer ride than the 5.7, 0-60mh in 4.2 seconds.
The 5.7 still sounds great, still has plenty of pull. Does not require premium fuel unless you get a 6 speed. Can be optioned to have similar performance equipment as the scat, although you can't get 6 piston brembos, only the 4 piston Loads of options and can be up to roughly 600RWHP safely, if you want to do a build. 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds.
I loved the 6.4 my dad had, it was incredibly fast and so much fun. My 5.7 is still an amazing ride, very comfortable and plenty of power. I don't race and daily drive my RT thru winters as well. You can do it with a 6.4 but the ground clearance might be an issue.
Hope that helps!
the 6.4 has 480hp and 470lbs torque. the 5.7 has 370hp and 395lbs torque. (For the Charger, slightly lower than the Challenger with the same powerplants)
@@jordancameron2482 thank you! That helps a lot!
If you can afford the 392 you'll be glad you did
@@jordancameron2482 If you can afford the 6.4L don't buy the 5.7L 👌🏿
Don't do it
Dodge vs Kia.....DODGE, The look of the front end is killer and enough alone to make the Charger the winner. Thanks Joe and Lori.
You make a very good point!
Yet you'll still be trying to get off the line while I'm halfway down the 1/4 already...Dodge's are highly overrated, and this is coming from a Mopar guy who owns a Stinger lol
I'd take a stinger Gt over this.
@@reloadingdontshoot1 100% correct. Stinger GT over charger R/T anyday. 👌🏿💯
Digging those rims man!!!
how come the newer chargers have the srt body style but some of the brand new 2017 rt’s have the srt body style and some do not?
I was in this very predicament about a year ago having to decide between a scat pack charger and a Stinger GT it’s tough. Overall best bang for your buck I have to say the Stinger Gt wins every time. The Stinger GT maybe not have the power of a scat pack or the obnoxious v8 rumble so many of us have to come to love…..but in the end the performance along with the styling and reliability of the Stinger make the Stinger the best choice. I still would absolutely love to have a scatty but reliability is more important right now to me.
You realize it's a kia as well.... reliability isn't their best suit even if they make better cars now
@@nismoaltima1326 Kia was ranked 2nd for reliability 2 years in a row
@@robertmcgee3616 proof??? I highly doubt it's out performing toyota and lexus
STI is a good alternative. Faster 0-60 time and manual trans.
I just ate one of those stinger GTs for lunch with my fbo 2014 RT Charger Max, I have 426 to the wheel, running with the SKATs ...
Man this needs a refresh. Every hood brother drives these. Aite
Hey Joe I love the dodge charger but maybe the hellcat would be a better buy in my opinion. P.S. which one would you buy the charger or the challenger hellcat widebody.
Me being close to Canada pursuit AWD but if I'm in Illinois Tennessee California I would definitely get a charger RWD
This is my dream car maybe eventually get a Daytona in life later but soon around 21 or 22 imma get one
It is cooler and less expensive
This is very true!
And not getting discontinued.
@@TheBreakfastLover not yet....
R/T has way more power than I’d ever need. Perfect for me. I’m not track racing or anything. That’s just me though. Love the car
Nothing wrong with that!
The RT is very nice. WOW!!
9:00 I ❤️ that sound !🔥😍
Great video
Thx u Joe thx u lori love this car
Man i see so many of these or the SXT/GT where I’m at in Cali
Really love this blue on it
It is a great color!
Have had my eyes on this beast for a while!
It is a ton of car for the money!
@@RaitisRides perfect for a young adult who loves mopar!
@@Benscarreviews Or someone who wants a good V8 daily.
@@RaitisRides I check those boxes off!
@@Benscarreviews you would've loved the one I traded in for my scat, front splitter, rear diffuser, corsa catback extreme, k&n intake and lowered an inch front and back
If you get a chance, could you review a G37 Coupe? Love your reviews.🔥
I’m a salesman for Kia and I have owned a 2016 rt and 2018 rt and I love and will always love my rts but man that stinger will put some work on them haha
Can you please do a review for 2022 Camero 2ss with 1 le package
Most definitely Joe. It’s better looking, it’s American muscle and the color scheme Dodge picks just makes it a top contender. I didn’t even mention the power and etc.
12:20 i spit my drink out XD
13:30 you are killin meee XD
Thanks Wade for letting me share the laughs with you!
@@RaitisRides hey! I’m thinking about getting a 2019-2020 dodge charger rt, any advice?
I know which way to go 😈💪🏼😈
The 392 motor checks all the boxes! It’s a nice step up if you’ve driven a R/T.
Thanks Joe & Lori, great review 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The stinger GT sits between the R/T and the scat pack in terms of fun to drive.
wish they still made the awd charger rt.
Can you do a 2022 Kia Sportage? Also incredible videos ❤️❤️
It is coming soon!
A Twinkie Consolation Prize. Who knew? Knowing is half the battle! Thanks, Raiti!
The engine size I would want, with the wide-body fenders. 👌
only reason I got a stinger instead of a charger is because you see them everywhere! i mean everywhere!! only way to stand out visually would be cosmetic upgrades. also that interior. sheesh maybe when they update the platform ill consider
I loved my 15 Challenger RT … I mean I really loved!!! Never thought I’d trade it for a KIA STINGER GT2😱😱😱… I miss the V8 rumble I’m a V8 guy. But I needed to go 4dr and the prices for these Dodges in 2021, no im not doing not when I know they’re inflated prices it’s Insane!!! I love my Kia but if you need a car to seat more than 4 get the Charger!!! The stinger wins in day to day chill riding but has the sport mode that lets you GOOO! The stinger absolutely kills the Dodge in tuning. I mean a chip($1100) and some intakes and I’m hanging with 392s and actually beating them off the jump. Now the Dodge is probably the car ya pass down to your kids tho. I’ll own another when I’m ready for a Hellcat
Exactly man. Perfect opinion. 👌🏿
dang idk should i get a dodge charger sxt or kia stinger gt line ??
Idk if future Charger redesign would look better than the current Charger coz the current one looks gorgeous already
True.
Man didn't have one negative thing to say about the car.
Difference between a car enthusiast and a salesman.
Optimism vs realism
To each his own
The Twinkie joke got me rolling 🤣
I might hurry up and buy this car now Joe.
Love my black on black 2021 RT
If your only priority is straight line acceleration on a flat road and a noisemaker, the Charger is the choice. Want a true GT that goes around curves and a far more upscale interior, choose the Stinger.
Nice review. I think this would suffice for me. But I know the 485hp scat pack would make me feel 16 again with my license. Hands down get the V8, over a stinger.
I went with the stinger personally. It was just a more comfortable ride overall. Plus it has a mode called "comfort" mode which is prettu sweet. Makes it feel very responsive to the turn
As much as I love chargers and I absolutely love them I hate to say this but if I had to buy between the 2 it would be without hesitation a Stinger GT all blackout to hide the stupid fake vents. The Stinger just gives you more for the money and backed up by a good warranty 👍🏾
It's hard to believe that these fine chargers are going up in prices
“To the Door Panels!” Yeah Baby!
Why did they do away with the R/T AWD option. I'd buy one of I could get that.
Bro I don't know why I laughed my ass off at the official "Mopar Twinkie Holder"😅