2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Saab 05-Sep 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 153 more horse power than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saab 05-Sep. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saab |
| Model | 300 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
