2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Suzuki Reno
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Suzuki Reno 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 119 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Reno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Reno. 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 Chrysler 300 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Reno. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Reno. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Reno has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Reno 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 Suzuki Reno | |
| Make | Chrysler | Suzuki |
| Model | 300 | Reno |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
