2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 497 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Honda | Chrysler |
| Model | Accord | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
