2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Chevrolet Traverse and 2012 Chrysler 300 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 299 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse, 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, 2012 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Traverse | 300 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2113 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
