2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 382 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1878 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 |
