2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 5 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 570 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | 300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
