2008 Acura MDX vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 Acura MDX and 2008 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura MDX | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Acura | Chrysler |
Model | MDX | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3664 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |