2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Sebring and 2006 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 242 kg more than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Because 2006 Mazda B2300 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 Mazda B2300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Sebring, 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 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (189 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Sebring | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Sebring | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
