2005 Buick Century vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Century (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Century | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Century | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
