2010 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler 300.

Because 2010 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (257 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chrysler 300 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Chrysler Chrysler
Model 300 Town & Country
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Station Wagon Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2700 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 178 HP 251 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 351 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4999 mm 5144 mm
Vehicle Width 1882 mm 1953 mm
Vehicle Height 1483 mm 1814 mm
Wheelbase Size 3048 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption 9 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 76 L