2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler 300 and 2004 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Honda S2000. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 556 kg more than 2004 Honda S2000. 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 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda S2000. (217 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda S2000. 2004 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2004 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | 300 | S2000 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 50 L |