2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,064 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2006 Saab 05-Sep. (256 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 148 kg more than 2006 Saab 05-Sep. 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 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saab 05-Sep. (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Chrysler | Saab |
Model | 300 | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6064 cc | 2290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |