2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (221 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model 300 Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 4477 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 95 mm
Top Speed 250 km/hour 182 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 10.5 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 2280 kg
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.5 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 141 L


 

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