2000 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,661 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
