2008 BMW 530 vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.
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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 530 | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2736 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |