2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 629 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300.
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 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
