2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Stratus (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
