2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40. 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) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | 300 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
