2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, 2006 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. 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 207 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. 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 2006 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | 300 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 280 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
