2004 Acura NSX vs. 2000 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2004 Acura NSX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura NSX (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler 300. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Acura NSX.
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, 2000 Chrysler 300 (479 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2000 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura NSX | 2000 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | NSX | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1609 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
