2000 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2000 Chrysler 300 and 2000 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Saab 05-Sep. (148 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Saab 05-Sep. 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, 2000 Chrysler 300 (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saab 05-Sep. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saab |
| Model | 300 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
