Chrysler 300C 2004 vs Dodge Stratus 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 257 NM | 226 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chrysler 300C engine produces 41 HP more power than Dodge Stratus, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Dodge Stratus. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 61 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Stratus) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chrysler 300C) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.39 m | |
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Chrysler 300C is larger. Chrysler 300C is 16 cm longer than the Dodge Stratus, 9 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler 300C is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 504 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
504 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2400 | |
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