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:
203 HP
152 HP
Torque:
262 NM
226 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
9.3 seconds
n/a seconds
Chrysler Sebring engine produces 51 HP more power than Dodge Stratus, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Dodge Stratus.
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, 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.
Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine: This engine features a thin-walled cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum cylinder head with dual overhead camshafts, a timing belt system, two balance shafts, hydraulic lifters, a dual-mass flywheel, and a dampened crankshaft pulley. It has received numerous ... More about Dodge Stratus 2001 2.4 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.84 m
4.86 m
Width:
1.79 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.39 m
1.39 m
Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Sebring is 2 cm shorter than the Dodge Stratus, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.