2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Isuzu Ascender (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 724 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender 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 Isuzu Ascender (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Isuzu Ascender | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Stratus | Ascender |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
