2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Peugeot 307 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 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 717 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2005 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | 300 | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1193 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
