2002 Chrysler 300 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler 300 and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chrysler 300 (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 577 kg more than 2002 Chrysler 300.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Chrysler 300 (346 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler 300 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | 300 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |
