2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (153 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (529 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (189 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | 300 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
