2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,064 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6064 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
