2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,064 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 261 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Blazer | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 6064 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
