2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Saturn Vue 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 192 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Vue. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Chrysler | Saturn |
Model | 300 | Vue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 62 L |