2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 640 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Because 2006 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
