2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 156 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 67 L |
