Which is faster a 98 avenger 2.5L or a 2003 stratus with a 2.4L in it?
Thanks Justin

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well judging by the weight and hp ( avenger- round 2900-3000 lbs and 163 hp) ( stratus- 3000-3100 lbs and 147) it would be the avenger in a 1/4 mile drag.....dunno wut the stratus top speed is tho so top speed to top speed i couldnt tell ya

 

Looking at some stock 1/4 mile times, the 2003 Stratus is a 15.9 second car, while the Avenger is a 17.1 second car. So on a 1/4, they got you beat. Also our manual 4 cylinder Avengers are quicker than the V6...I know, odd. They have the same times though.

 

My stock Avenger 2000 2.5 sport has been up to 130mph on the speedo. I pretty much had my foot through the firewall at the time. I think its got an electronic cut out. So I expect it would,nt go any faster. BTW I did floor my 2004 Durango once to see what it would do. The electronic cut out came on at 110 mph.. I was,nt expecting that to happen and it scared the hell out of me.I thought I had blown something up. LOL

 

Considering the year '98 vs '03, 5 years make a difference, plus I think 4 cyl cars are a lil quicker, more resposive than our V6s!

 

That's true, but I don't think it's because we have a V6, I believe it's because of our automatic transmissions and how they are setup from the factory. With the right transmission mods you can mimic a standard tranny...not perfect but good for an auto, such as a higher stall torque converter, shift kit, tranny cooler (it's going to get hot), LSD, etc.
Take our cars and match up an I4 standard with a V6, the I4 will be quicker. Now, put our I4 auto up to our V6, our V6 will be "quicker". See my point?

 

So basically what you are saying silvercoupe "Our cars were built to be rebuilt!" lol

 

Lol, I guess, subconsciously..yes
That's the whole purpose of aftermarket upgrades though right?
If other's didn't think the same, there wouldn't be a need for them, nor would the aftermarket ones make a difference.

 

You are right as always! But hey, you do what you have to do to make it faster! In our case we have a lot of room for our imagination! Unlike Ferrari and Lambo, you drive what you have!