2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Acura CL
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Acura CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura CL weights approximately 26 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. 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 (332 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (315 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Acura CL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Acura |
| Model | 300 | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3209 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
