2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 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. 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 201 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | 300 | 407 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |
