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Chrysler Daytona Specs

Since 1983 the Daytona has grown 4.7″ in length and gained 148 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 1983–1993 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 1993 Chrysler Daytona, the latest model year on record, is 179.9″ long, 69.3″ wide and 52″ tall on a 97.2″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,798 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chrysler Daytona generation, measured

The biggest change in weight came in 1992: 66 lb lighter than before.

FIG.01·Chrysler Daytona dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1983–1984175.2″69.3″52″97.2″2,650 lb
1987–1991179.5″69.3″51.2″97.2″2,864 lb
1992–1993179.9″69.3″52″97.2″2,798 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Daytona year by year

FIG.02·Chrysler Daytona dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1993179.9″69.3″97.2″2,798 lb1
1992179.9″69.3″97.2″2,798 lb1
1991178.7″69.3″97.2″2,798 lb3
1990179.1″69.3″97.2″2,798 lb4
1989175.2″69.3″96.9″2,751 lb2
1988179.5″69.3″97.2″2,840 lb3
1987179.5″69.3″97.2″2,802 lb3
1984175.2″69.3″97.2″2,650 lb1
1983175.2″69.3″97.2″2,650 lb1
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Daytona fit

FIG.02·Chrysler Daytona — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,029 cars within 10″ of its length, the Daytona is lighter than 84% and has a shorter wheelbase than 94%.

FIG.03·Chrysler Daytona against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,029 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width69.3″71.7″−2.4″
Wheelbase97.2″105.5″−8.3″
Curb weight2,798 lb3,448 lb−650 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Daytona against its rivals

Next to the Mercedes-Benz 190, BMW 325iC and BMW 325ix, the Daytona is the longest and the lightest of the four.

FIG.04·Chrysler Daytona against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chrysler Daytona (this car)1993179.9″69.3″2,798 lb
Mercedes-Benz 1901993175.2″66.5″2,972 lb
BMW 325iC1991175.6″65″3,056 lb
BMW 325ix1991170.1″65.4″2,954 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Daytona bigger than the 1992?

No. The 1993 and 1992 Daytona are the same size and weight.

Which Daytona years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 1987 and 1992. Model years inside each range, such as 1992–1993, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

Which is bigger, the Daytona or the Mercedes-Benz 190?

The 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is 4.7″ shorter and 174 lb heavier than the 1993 Daytona.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Daytona model years, 1983 to 1993. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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