2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Honda Jazz

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Honda Jazz 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 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Jazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler 300 2008 Honda Jazz
Make Chrysler Honda
Model 300 Jazz
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 336 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 143 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 89.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 1013 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 42 L


 

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