2005 Acura RL vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL 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 40 more horse power than 2005 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Because 2006 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RL. 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) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RL. (353 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | RL | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |
