2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (288 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 300. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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2009 Nissan Maxima | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Nissan | Chrysler |
Model | Maxima | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |