2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 693 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | 300 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |