2003 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 425 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 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chrysler Sebring 2013 Toyota Highlander
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Sebring Highlander
Year Released 2003 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 262 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.5 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1960 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4785 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 73 L


 

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