2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2007 SsangYong Korando. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (511 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chrysler | SsangYong |
| Model | 300 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1785 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 | 8.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 76 L |
