2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 780 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 300 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
