2003 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2003 Chrysler Sebring and 2003 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 365 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chrysler Sebring 2003 Toyota 4Runner
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Sebring 4Runner
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 382 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1900 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 60 L