2011 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300.
Because 2011 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 2011 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, 2011 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
