2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1408 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | 300 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
