2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger.
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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | 300 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
