2009 Chrysler 300 Touring vs. 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring and 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 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 247 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring.
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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring. (258 Nm @ 4000 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 Touring.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 Touring | 2009 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 | |
Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
Model | 300 | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 6059 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 570 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1873 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |