2008 BMW X3 vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | X3 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
