2000 BMW 316 vs. 2000 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2000 BMW 316 and 2000 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler 300 (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2000 BMW 316. 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, 2000 Chrysler 300 (479 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 2000 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 316 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1609 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
