2010 Lexus LS vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus LS would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (438 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 312 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus LS. (521 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus LS | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Lexus | Chrysler |
| Model | LS | 300 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5179 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1875 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3091 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
