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 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 80 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 429 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.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 116 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 | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
