2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 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 675 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.

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 (569 Nm @ 480 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2009 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler 300 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model 300 Condor
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6059 cc 1812 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 424 HP 0 HP
Torque 569 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 480 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2035 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.3 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 70 L


 

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