2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 188 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 Lexus SC (442 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | 300 | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
