2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee

To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 110 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Because 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler 300 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Make Chrysler Jeep
Model 300 Grand Cherokee
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4703 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 230 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 393 Nm
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 87 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 78 L


 

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