2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 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 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | 300 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
