1998 Chrysler Concorde vs. 1998 Saturn SC
To start off, both 1998 Chrysler Concorde and 1998 Saturn SC were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,734 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Concorde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Concorde (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1998 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Concorde should accelerate faster than 1998 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Concorde weights approximately 530 kg more than 1998 Saturn SC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Chrysler Concorde (255 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saturn SC. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Concorde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chrysler Concorde | 1998 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saturn |
| Model | Concorde | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
