2001 Chrysler 300 vs. 2001 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler 300 and 2001 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler 300 (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 307. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 307. 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, 2001 Chrysler 300 (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 307. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 307. 2001 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler 300 | 2001 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | 300 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2710 mm |
