2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 vs. 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi

To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 and 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi.

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, 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi. (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 2009 Chrysler 300 C Hemi
Make Chrysler Chrysler
Model 300 300
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6059 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5150 RPM
Torque 570 Nm 527 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 1873 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 11.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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