2005 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Matiz 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 275 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Matiz | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Matiz | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |
