2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 863 kg more than 2006 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, 2012 Nissan NV (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | NV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
