2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Colorado | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |