2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 2 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. Both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2007 Dodge Ram are equipped with a 5,654 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | 300 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
