2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 169 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chrysler | Hyundai |
| Model | 300 | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 65 L |
