2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 438 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
