2010 GMC Terrain vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 GMC Terrain. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 GMC Terrain would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Terrain | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | GMC | Chrysler |
| Model | Terrain | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1999 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
