2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (193 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 528 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Altezza | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
