2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 408 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | 300 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| 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 | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 98 L |
