2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan 350Z would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300.
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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300. 2007 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | 300 | 350Z |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |