2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 7 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 831 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (332 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
