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 (Lexus GS) 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:
10 years
15 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES
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 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Dodge Stratus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
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:
4.80 m
4.86 m
Width:
1.80 m
1.79 m
Height:
1.44 m
1.39 m
Lexus GS is 6 cm shorter than the Dodge Stratus, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GS is 5 cm higher.
