2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lexus IS 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 418 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
Model | 300 | IS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |