2007 Acura TL vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Acura TL 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Acura | Chrysler |
Model | TL | 300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |