2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 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. Both 2008 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Chrysler 300 are equipped with a 5,654 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 529 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
