2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler 300 and 2006 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (247 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 663 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 2006 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
