2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 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 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 663 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |
