2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Because 2006 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (257 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | 300 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
