2001 Acura RL vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (429 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2001 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2001 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | RL | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
