2005 Acura TL vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Acura TL. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura TL. (323 Nm). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Acura | Chrysler |
| Model | TL | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
