2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 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 162 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | 300 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
