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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 481 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (193 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 | 3517 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
