2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Dodge Magnum
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Dodge Magnum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum (530 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Stratus | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
