2002 Chrysler 300 vs. 2002 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2002 Chrysler 300 and 2002 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Maxima (252 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler 300. (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2002 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2002 Chrysler 300 (346 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Maxima. (335 Nm). This means 2002 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chrysler 300 | 2002 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
