2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
