1988 Avanti Avanti vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1988 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1988 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Avanti Avanti. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Avanti Avanti | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Avanti | Chrysler |
| Model | Avanti | 300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
