2001 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler 300. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 556 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 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler 300. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler 300 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Chrysler | BMW |
| Model | 300 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
