2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 300 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
