1997 Toyota Supra vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra. 2012 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Supra | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Supra | 300 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
