The Dodge Challenger has spawned a slew of offshoots over the years ever since its nascent rise to glory in the '70s as a choice muscle car in the U.S. We've seen various incarnations of this classic model that include the Hellcat, the Scat Pack, the limited-edition SRT Demon, and so on. We've also noticed several comparisons, mostly relegated to the drag strip. But in a video released Tuesday, YouTuber RacerX decided to head down to a dealership in Lewisville, Texas, and compare two Challengers—a widebody Redeye and an SRT Super Stock—in a more consumer-oriented assessment.
These Dodges Have A Difference of 10 HP
Before getting into the nuts and bolts of his spiel, RacerX cautions that despite similar exterior appearances, both the Redeye and Super Stock drive a bit differently. He surmises that the Redeye is meant for the open road, while the Super Stock is geared more for the drag strip. But it's a marginal difference in that both cars have the same 6.2-liter V8 engines.
The cars also boast the same 2.7-liter supercharger on top of the engines, but that's where the similarities end. A difference in calibration sees the Redeye able to deliver 797 horsepower, while the Super Stock generates 807 horsepower. The difference is slight, but for anyone wanting to hit a quarter-miler, every little bit counts.
Redeye Loves The Road, Super Stock Digs The Strip
Because the Super Stock is more of a racing vehicle, it uses 18-inch wheels with high-performance NT05 Nitto tires, compared to the 20-inch wheels capped by all-season Pirellis on the Redeye. And while both cars use Bilstein shock absorbers, the Super Stock suspension is set up a bit softer than on the Redeye for better weight transfer while in racing mode.
For those who prefer versatility while behind the wheel, RacerX recommends the Redeye in that it has more dynamic drive modes, which can make it easier for a driver to adjust the car to street conditions.
For consumers looking for comfort, either selection delivers the goods, with cozy seats and gauges by the steering wheel strategically placed for easy reading.
Marginal Difference in Driving
While taking the Redeye for a spin, RacerX can't help but feel how the car hugs the road. "It really does drive nice," he said while driving at an urban speed. "I'm sitting here just cruising along very comfortably. It's absorbing bumps really nice and it feels very planted on the road. And of course, you have all-season tires."
Other than getting a feeling that the Super Stock is a bit more "floaty" than the Redeye, especially when it comes to bumps in the road, RacerX admits there's not much difference between driving the two vehicles. If there's any difference, it's in the tires. "It doesn't feel like this one wants to spin quite as readily as the Redeye does," he said while driving the Super Stock. "The Redeye, you can almost feel right when it wants to kind of break traction. This one feels like that limit is maybe just a little bit higher."
The Verdict? According to RacerX, "There are some key differences between these two, but they will both put a huge smile on your face."
Source: RacerX