2002 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler Sebring and 2002 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. (149 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 57 kg more than 2002 Toyota Solara.
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, 2002 Chrysler Sebring (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara. 2002 Chrysler Sebring has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chrysler Sebring will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler Sebring | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Sebring | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
