2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 748 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | 300 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
