2008 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2008 Lexus SC. (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus SC.
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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus SC. (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus SC | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Lexus | Chrysler |
| Model | SC | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
