2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 1996 Rover 800
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 800 would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (243 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1996 Rover 800. (174 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 Rover 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 800. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 1996 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rover |
| Model | 300 | 800 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2780 mm |
