2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler 300 and 2004 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler 300 | 2004 BMW 318 | |
Make | Chrysler | BMW |
Model | 300 | 318 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |