2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 340 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |
