2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Volvo XC70 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 174 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC70. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 Volvo XC70. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo XC70. (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | 300 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
