2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Colorado and 2005 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Colorado | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
