2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion

To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Stallion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Stallion would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Stallion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 482 kg more than 2005 Toyota Stallion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Stallion. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Stallion. 2008 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Stallion has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Stallion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler 300 2005 Toyota Stallion
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model 300 Stallion
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2736 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1818 kg 1336 kg
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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