2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 300 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
