2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1990 Pontiac 6000
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Pontiac 6000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Pontiac 6000 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1990 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 472 kg more than 1990 Pontiac 6000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Pontiac 6000. (248 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Pontiac 6000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 1990 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | 300 | 6000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
