2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2013 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 274 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota 4Runner. (377 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 87 L |
