2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 387 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
