2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 872 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
