I’m sure it’s been brought up, but a couple of things: 1. The brakes are completely different. It’s not 4 pistons in the RT, it’s two. The scat pack brembo calipers are 4 piston. The brakes alone if you were to throw those on the RT would be 3/4K dollars. That’s almost half the price different already. 2. You mentioned tires. Knuckles and spindles are performance oriented on the scat and the other SRT models, to handle wider tires and the Brembo calipers and lines. The RT knuckles and spindles aren’t constructed as such, it’s the same as the V6 trim levels, so you’d have to invest in either some spacers or a big change in ofset to safely run larger meat. If you factor this cost in, new wheels (alone) with the proper offset to run performance tires at 275/40/20 in all four corners would run about 1k. We’re sitting at 4/5k added on if you were to upgrade the RT yourself. 3. Obviously the suspension. Tougher ride in the scat, you’d really need the adaptive suspension in the Hellcat trims to get the comfier ride on the street. However, the scat bilsteins are way better from a performance perspective, and handle the weight well. Whether it’s fixed or adaptive, they’re just better. Better valving, better tuning, I’d argue they’d even last longer. To put the fixed scat suspension on an RT (Bilstein B12 kit) would be 600 bucks or so. We’re sitting at a 4600/5600 dollar increase on the RT. 4. You talked about fuel, but just mentioned that the 6.4 will drink more. It will, absolutely true. However, you left out what it will drink. The scats are 93 octane ONLY, the 5.7 is recommended for 89, but you could even run 87 if you wanted. Your average cost in gas to run the scat per year would be around 2700 dollars or so, the RT would be around 2k. So 700 dollars more a year for the scat pack, multiply that by 6 years (assuming you keep the car), that’s a delta of $4300 over a 6 year period. So let’s be nice, and say that our delta of cost between the two is roughly $300 in favor of the RT as far as total cost. So let’s take that out, and $5300 added to the RT total cost. 5. The interior option list on the scat isn’t even close, it’s obviously much better equipped. If you were to try and add the same kind of seats in your own RT, that’s at least 1k bucks, and for the performance pages, you’ll need a tazer, so add another 300. That’s 1300 bucks, let’s add that on....and we’re up to $6300 over the RT price. 6. But here’s the crux of the matter: the power plant. Your delta in power of the scat over RT is over 110 hp at the crank. To get there in the RT, you’d have to boost or really go nuts on the NA portion of the 5.7. Sooooooo...that’s 10k. Now we’re at $16,300 over the price of the RT, and there was a 10k delta with them brand new. And we’re not done yet. 7. Drivetrain. LSD versus open diff. The RT has the open diff, the scats and up have awesome LSDs...AND beefier axles. With the extra power in the RT if you were to add it, you’d almost have to have new axles....and if you didn’t, probably should never take it to the track. If you were to throw those in the cost mix, that’s at minimum an extra 3k. Now we’re at a $19300 delta price increase on the RT. Yikes. So, buying the cars brand new, yes the scat pack is 10k more than the RT. However, the scat is easily the best value brand new. It’s actually 20k more car than the RT, available for 10k more upfront brand new. Not that anybody asked, but the Hellcat new is what, 20-30k more than the scat, but given the upgrades, is about 35k/40k more car than the scat packs. ETA: the actual best value out there today, in Mopar world, is a 15k mile or lower 2015/2016 hellcat. Those are running about 10k more than a scat with similar mileage used, but it’s 30k more car. Anyways, great video, your 6.4 to Hellcat cost conversion video was great, but you should really do a 5.7 conversion to 6.4 video. There’s, uh, certain KZfaq channels out here that really don’t convey how much that cost actually runs, and you’d do a good job of explaining it.

The R/T is like the 383 back in the day. There were more powerful options but nobody ever complained about the power it had.

I have respect for the 5.7, but go big or go home. If you can comfortably afford it. If not, no shame in owning a 5.7

The 5.7 is not some gutless wonder it has more than enough power to get yourself into plenty of trouble. Agree with your comparison of these two cars. I am looking at buying a Challenger and drove both cars and your review is dead on. Both are fun cars.

I have been working my way up through the performance chain, the 5.7 (my first challenger) was a good car and I'm glad I started there. Plenty of power, comfortable car. I've owned a Vette and a 2020 Scat Pack now, but if my financial situation did not improve, I would have been very content with 5.7 Shaker that I had. In fact when I get car rentals when traveling that is what I request.

Was originally getting a R/T for around 32k new but looked around found my 17 scat pack for the same and totally went for it loved it at first sight ...for me definitely worth it

Man, I´m about to buy a Challenger, watching your videos is helping me to get a better idea of each model. Thanks for making this videos, best regards!

Appreciate the detail and your review and the breakdown of how the two cars perform on the road

There’s always something faster so just enjoy your ride don’t care if it’s a. V6 ,v4 turbo , 5.7 ,6.4 , etc just have fun enjoy your ride because at the end of the day there’s always something faster

This is a very well rounded and objective review of both engines. Bravo sir! Many 6.4 or hellcat guys crap on the 5.7 but not everyone needs more power and it's always good to have people be aware of that when discussing both engine types.

I’ve been looking for the perfect challenger to get for the past two years and your videos really help me find the one I want to pick up in the next couple of months. Thanks for the great content.

I upgraded from a 5.7 to a scat pack. Paid in the low 30s for a base model. not a single regret.

I've got a 2019 5.7 and I love it. Would have liked that boost in power on the scat but it holds it's own.

i imported my 2019 R/T to germany and for here it's a huge engine, bigger than most truck engines :)

Thanks for the comparison, really enjoy your videos and the honest comparison.

Lol the shade with the multiple “Little R/T” quotes lol

Just got a 2019 Challenger Scatpack Widebody, I pick it up tomorrow, so damn stoked!

5.7 gang! Love my 2015 RT.. aftermarket exhaust + CAI and she sounds great

Great video. A lot of us were waiting for the comparison. Thanks. Thumbs up

Another great video you always show great detail in your videos makes for enjoyable viewing.

So we just gonna glaze over how he says “alecantra seats” 😂😂😂

My R/T is most definitely enough power for me

Great video! I used to have a slightly older 5.7 that was a lot of fun, but got rear-ended. So I "had" to upgrade ;) One thing that some people might be interested in is that the 5.7 has softer suspension (adjustable), but the 6.4 sure is fun (and loud). BTW when you first started driving the 5.7 in this video, you mentioned "Scat Pack R/T" but it was just the standard R/T.

Just purchased my Challenger scat pack yesterday… such a fun car to drive🖤

Love the video. Interesting how you chose to say “little” 5.7 a few times. Wonder what Freud would say about that?

Thought this place looked familiar. I shopped for my scat pack here but ended up getting mine in Plano! Sweet rides

Really glad you did this video, I was debating on what I should trade my charger in to get next year.

I almost went with an rt, but splurged for the scatpack. Always wondered how the rt felt to drive. Nice video!

I have a 2018 Challenger R/T with the T/A option package. It has the Sport Mode and Super Track Pack which allows me to mess around with the driving setup, the 4 piston Brembo Brakes and the 8.4 inch Nav with performance pages, the safety features such as blind spot detection and a Sunroof. It's a fun car to drive and I love mine. It really is just a step below the Scat Pack. I liked your video, so keep them coming.

I've had both a 5.7 and 6.4 challenger and really enjoyed them both but for different reasons. The 5.7 is a nice v8 that has good power, economy, and is very well balanced to drive on a daily basis. Mine had the Super Track Pack and handled and drove well. Also, it had the active exhaust and sounded really good stock. The 6.4 is a torque-y mo-hummer that is a lot of fun and can be entertaining at the drag strip and is plenty fast for us mere mortals. So, your summary is right in line with my experiences.

Thanks for the comparison review. This video helped me a lot in determining which V8 is suitable for me and after careful consideration I went with the Scat Pack. I figure why tease myself with the 5.7 when I can go all in on what my heart desires which is the 6.4! Both vehicles will have you at the gas stop often so, hell why not. Thx

Thanks RacerX!

I love my manual 2017 RT, it's a great weekend driver and it still puts a smile on face after 2 years of ownership. Plenty enough power for me.

I would love to see a drag race of all the different 2020 Challenger V8 models. It would be interesting to see the difference in 0-60 times and 1/4 mile times.

Fantastic review of the two models. As a huge fan of the channel I'd welcome more content on the 5.7s. Price between the two models was touched on but in Canada where I live the price is an even bigger factor. I have a 5.7 RT Shaker that MSRP around 54000, a Scat with any options is in the low 60's, a wide body eclipses 70, Hell Cat 100k and up. My point being the RT is an important model up here anyway as its already expensive so a Scat or above gets out of reach quick. ps .... love the channel

Love my 2018 scat pack!! Cold start is what I look forward to

I have the 2019 Challenger rt plus.5.7 hemi. my challenger has sport and scat pack mode ...transmission traction ride steering launch mode etc ,,same as the scat pack except the 6.4,, thank you Racer X pointing out 5.7 is nothing to take lightly.

RT is plenty fast n fun enough! Decent gas can put any fuel grade in it n save money haha

Hateeeeee that sound effect for when text pops up on the screen! Drives me crazy lol, awesome video

Great video. I love my 392 charger and I am looking forward to getting the new widebody in a few months. I just cant decide on what color will look best or at least better than our destroyer gray option.

I got a RT Charger last July and I love it. I’ve never driven a Scat though. I will say there’s a big difference in how the car drives in Sport mode with 5.7. Throttle response is crisper, the exhaust valves open and the transmission holds gears longer. I personally don’t see the value of a Scat as a daily driver. I know it has to be noticeably faster based on the power output, but again as a daily driver, spending an extra $10k seems crazy. I got my ‘17 RT for about $23k. Used Scats at the same dealer were going for $35k.

I love my scat pack. Just put a headlamp cold air intake on it and I love it.

Nice review of comparison n contrast.....just blessed that I was able to go full throttle in obtaining a Hellcat n bypass these models....had already tasted 450 hp from my Camaro 2SS prior.....yet, r/t n ScatPack are definitely nice from a price perspective..... I'm sure a lot of fun to drive..... it's all good

I love your videos man keep on going ✊🏾

I jumped from a V6 to a 392 and I was adamant about getting it. Dealer kept trying to convince me to get the 5.7 but I told him if Ur gonna sell me a car, it’s gonna be a 6.4. Needless to say, I got my 6.4!!! #MoparOrNoCar

I have the 5.7 and definitely agree. However with the diablosport tune and pedal commander makes the 5.7 really feels like a beast. I’m super happy with the response now. Anyone with. a 5.7, these two mods will really wake up this motor.

Thanks! I liked this comparison. A lot of people get stuck on the numbers and automatically discredit the 5.7. It’s still a great, fun car it’s good Dodge gives people options to suit their life style. It’s still good power, not everyone is out trying to race. Buy your car for you

I wish I was close by, I'd let you take my stock 5.7 R/T plus to run in place of the brandnew R/T. That way you could have run the crap out of mine that's completely broken in lol. I thought that when you had a brand new hemi it took a certain amount of miles to run in before your allowed full horsepower capability. But I'm not 100 percent sure lol, but I've heard that in the past, but I could be wrong, I definitely wouldn't be the first time lmai!! I love your vids and you have a new subscriber here!!

I have 21 Challenger R/T with the super track pack, 375hp I really don't need more. It gets me around traffic on two lane roads very quickly, it handles like it's on rails in the dry. It's also fun to roll it up to a buck thirty on long straights, and yet will rumble along at sixty eight in four cylinder mode and get 28mpg. For me it is the best all arounder of performance for the cost and maintenance.

The 5.7 is a bulletproof engine that uses regular gas Nuff said ✊🏿🙏🏿

2016 R/T Plus owner here. The car fit within my budget and the manual makes it fun...and I can fit the family in the car. We all want the Demon, but we get what makes us happy.

This is a awesome video 🙌🏾

I had a 2016 rt for a year and just traded it in for a 2020 392 daytona scat pack. The power is a huge difference. Yes the gas in rt is nice and still plenty of fun but the difference is massive. The 6.4 is ridiculous.

When he starts driving, he starts using Scat Pack and R/T interchangeably on the same first car.

Thank you , this helps me a ton.

Just bought my scat pack and I already got it impounded first week definitely get ya in trouble with this one!

I own a 2017 C7 stingray & I was out of town & rented a 2019 scatpack wide body & I have to say I really enjoyed it, I'm 6'3 230 lbs. & the scat pack was so much easier to get in & out of.. im really considering trading for a scat pack wide body.

I have a 5.7 Daytona and found when driving the 6.4 when I bought mine the 6.4 had issues getting power down. Also 6.4 felt nose heavy.Plus beyond that price, insurance, gas that hurt the 6.4. Plus you are looking at a base RT my Charger has all the modes. Plus living in the city cant use the extra power either. The biggest factor too was with the active exhaust the 5.7 sounded better. So for me the 5.7 won on all counts because I don't go to the drag strip.

nice comparison , i have the 2018 charger daytona r/t 5.7L and i love that car but wish i had the 6.4L but like you said i went with what i could afford for now.

I love my 2019 RT plus.... it's my family car, and has enough punch to put a smile of my face everytime I drive it.

best move is getting a nicely used r/t for around 25k super bang for your buck!

Both are very fun. 6.4 has more oomph to it. If you’re looking for more power go 392. If you want something that’s very serviceable with decent power go 5.7.

Great video!

Just got my 2021 RT love it!

I live in Los Angeles and upgrading to a Scatpack would be completely pointless. I can't even use all the power the RT has. The traffic is frustrating.

For the Record: My 2015 R/T 5.7L A8 came with the Super Track Pack and the large screen display so those options can obviously be available to the 2020. I've watched your videos regarding tire testing on the 392 Scat Pack as a litmus of information gathering on how my upgrades to the 5.7L compare with your tests. Though this video is obviously showing partiality towards the Scat Pack and as you say the street is the great equalizer as far as 0 ~ 60 times and the 245 stock tires. Things can seriously change regarding the 5.7L Hemi with an unlocked ECM and a tune installed which makes the 5.7L quite the different animal than the 100% stock 5.7 off the dealer lot. With just external engine bolt on I can consistently get 4.4 second 0 ~ 60 times off of concrete surface so not every 5.7L R/T you pull next to on the street is going to get left behind by a Scat Pack 392. Depending on the modifications done to the 5.7, it may very well spank the stock Scat Pack!

I had my scat pack built with rear stripe delete, seat logo delete, and the tremec 6 speed. 40k . add taser software and a pedal commander, it's a blast every time I drive it.

Great review as well brother

Saving for that 392 charger 🔥

Just got my 392 6.4 Scat Pack. I used to dream of owning this car. Well worth it.

I have on 07 Charger R/T and I love it!

I have the RT shaker...and it has a super track pack button as well as sport mode and launch mode...and I got the cool white gauges big infotainment screen and hood pins ...it's a blast

Lemme just some this video up “Yes, yes it is”

The Shaker on Scat Pack is a must for me. Completes the muscle car look..

Imho the R/T is a nice car to save some money. At this stage in my life I will be getting the Scat WB, however there is a lot to be said for having a sleeper R/T and hurting feelings of unsuspecting Scats. Last/greatest muscle car anyway you cut it! Love your content.

I have the 5.7 hemi and love it ..it's middle band ..just perfect for the road and fun to drive

My 2021 RT had more options than the Scat Pack. I am also not a fan of the "Bee". Test drove both. The SP was of course faster but it didn't quite have the rumble of my RT. From a price point of view, the RT is definitely more bang for your buck and it doesn't have those annoying bees in and on it. I believe if the bees weren't on every thing, I'd have chosen it. I will say that I do not regret my RT. After having Mustang GTs my whole life, I don't know if I could ever go back to a GT. My car stays on "sport" mode. Also, if it's not in sport mode, it'll go down to 4 cylinders when you are at a certain speed.

To me it would come down to the resale value. It is possible that the scat Pack will recoup a good chunk of that 10K in price difference if you ever decide to sell. The Scat Pack has one of the best sounding mufflers and 100+ HP is a significant difference. So in a nutshell yes I think it is well worth actually a bargain

That’s where I got my charger as well I love seeing you go to dealerships I know

This video helps to know the difference and I am satisfied with my RT 5.7 v8 HEMI challenger despite the difference in price and engine power with the SRT. It’s a powerful car, driving is very interesting and the exhaust sound also very nice👍 u feel it’s a sport muscle car and classic but with less desire of racing. It’s also different than the GT that has lower engine power and less sound on exhaust. Overall, Challenger is a beautiful sport car that makes its owner proud and very committed with it.

I noticed in your video that the 2020 5.7L R/T intake did not have the silencer on the intake. Was 2020 the first year they removed it? I have a 2018 5.7L Challenger with the silencer which forced me to mount the oil catch can on the fender. Up until now, all 5.7 Challengers have had the silencers and the 5.7 Chargers never had it. I've never found a good explanation for why that is (the intakes are interchangeable between the two cars). Either way I agree with your review...I also had a 2015 Scat Pack and, while tons of fun, I found I had very little opportunity to take advantage of the extra power. For mileage, I was getting about 15.5 on the 6.4 while my 5.7 gets about 17.5 taking the same routes to work every day (mostly city). Regarding the exhaust, I have to say my 5.7 sounds meaner than my Scat Pack did (factory exhaust on both). Both have pros/cons, but I don't really miss the Scat Pack as much as I thought. Sadly for 2020, the Destroyer Gray color is gone. That's what I have on my 2018, and it's an awesome color.

I love my 2019 red Dodge Charger R/T 😋

Grrrrr no notification on your live feed this week!!

Just stepped up from a 2015 5.7 charger to 2019 392 stars and stripes edition, I LOVE the 5.7 but the 6.4 is very MUCH worth it to me.....I used to live in Arlington Tx, right off of S. Collins St.

Didn't see it in the comments but another thing you need to consider on cost is insurance have almost a flawless driving record and it would be about another 100 to 120 bucks a month for a SCAT over an R/T so bought me a 2018 charger R/T about 6 months ago very happy with it.

I have a 17 RT super track pack. And i love it plus i can put 85 octane and get 25/26 hiway. Keep your scatpack. MOPAR FOR LIFE.

Good info racer x 6.4 is defiantly worth it my wife currently drives a 2015 charger base se model and our local dodge dealer has a 2020 charger scat pack fairly loaded for 39,000 dodge does give u the best bang for buck

The thing that sold me on the R/T was the 6-Speed Tremec trannie and the better gas economy. I prefer rowing the gears myself, and the only upgrade I've done to my 2023 R/T Plus is the swap out the mushy factory shifter to a Barton Industries shifter. I was missing shifts all the time with the factory mush box, but I've never missed a gear after I installed the Barton. I get compliments all the time, and that's probably due to the Sublime paint, but I do know that if you get the R/T Plus instead of the straight R/T, your package option list gets bigger and has more cool upgrades, like the bigger infotainment screen, line lock and the super track mode, which stiffens up the suspension, make the steering ultra-responsive and lets the exhaust system bark at a better, louder tone. If I had ordered this car, the only things I would have paid more for and wanted was the Nav option and Brembo brakes, but honestly, the base brakes work fine. Mine also has the Blacktop option, which makes it stand out in a crowd of Challengers with that Sublime and Blacktop really making this one eye candy.

The price difference should also include the payment difference and the insurance. The insurance shoots up big time with the 6.4.

Can’t afford either so imma exit 🚪 🏃🏾

Did he say challenger scat pack R/T? Love the videos!!

Racer X! Put on your hat dude!

My 2016 Scat Pack had an MSRP of $38K. Best/fastest car I've owned. Triple.

He was right when he said it can get u in trouble 😂😂

Just saw your SXT to RT comparison, now this. Thought it was funny as I bought my 15 Challenger Hellcat from Clay Cooley Irving and traded it in later at Don Davis Arlington.

I did get a 2020 Scatpack Challenger and it is so much fun to drive. Best decision I ever made.

I have a 2019 R/T Challenger (bought new) Some days I wish I had the Scat Pack, or Hellcat, but after putting a MFer kit for the exhaust, and using 91 or better octane, I really don't regret it.

Most RTs Ive seen are selling for near 40k. Maybe 38 or 39 at best. I got my Charger Scat with every option except a sunroof and the ungraded audio system for 42k. Just a no brainer for the extra power.

I’m upgrading from the old shitty 2.7L to the 6.1L soon, I’m so excited!!!

Great Channel.. You are just being nice to the 5.7.. Widebody 2020 Charger 392 Done right is my daily driver..