2001 Chrysler 300 vs. 2001 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler 300 and 2001 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus SC weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Lexus SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler 300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lexus SC (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler 300 | 2001 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | 300 | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
