2013 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Dodge AVENGER

To start off, both 2013 Chrysler 300 and 2013 Dodge AVENGER were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 506 kg more than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge AVENGER, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge AVENGER.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Chrysler 300 2013 Dodge AVENGER
Make Chrysler Dodge
Model 300 AVENGER
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 358 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 534 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 97 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2048 kg 1542 kg
Vehicle Length 5044 mm 4892 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 2064 mm
Vehicle Height 1504 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 3052 mm 2765 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.5 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.4 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 64 L


 

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