1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue would be higher. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue.
Because 2010 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue (312 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chrysler |
| Model | Intrigue | 300 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3473 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
