2010 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Honda Fit

To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Honda Fit, 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chrysler 300 2010 Honda Fit
Make Chrysler Honda
Model 300 Fit
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2700 cc 1500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 117 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1132 kg
Vehicle Length 4999 mm 4105 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1483 mm 1524 mm
Wheelbase Size 3048 mm 2499 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 40 L


 

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