2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (271 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-9.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Mazda CX-9 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | 300 | CX-9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
