2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | 300 | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |