2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 6 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, 2011 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 6 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Chrysler | Infiniti |
| Model | 300 | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
