2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
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, 1956 Chrysler C (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | C |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
