2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2008 Toyota Tundra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 627 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | 300 | Tundra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |