2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler 300 and 2007 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 109 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4. 2007 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota RAV4 has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
