2008 Chrysler 300 Limited vs. 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited and 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited.
Because 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited will offer significantly more control. 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 C SRT-8 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited | 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
