2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda 3 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda 3 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 3 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | 300 | 3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2261 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
