2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (246 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Superb. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Skoda Superb. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Skoda Superb (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Chrysler | Skoda |
| Model | 300 | Superb |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
