2000 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chrysler 300 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Tracker. 1955 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tracker | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tracker | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3210 mm |
