2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Honda Fit 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 Chrysler 300 (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | 300 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
