1998 Buick Signia vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 148 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Signia. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Signia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Signia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
