2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Express. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 483 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 117 L |
