2010 Chrysler 300 S V6 vs. 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6 and 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6.
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 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler 300 S V6 | 2010 Chrysler 300 SRT-8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
