2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | 300 | Durango |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2138 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 102 L |