2013 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, both 2013 Chrysler 300 and 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (301 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | 300 | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3052 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
