2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2004 Chrysler 300 and 2004 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | 300 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
