2007 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | 300 | NV |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| 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 | 336 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 106 L |
