2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 733 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
