2012 Chrysler 200 Touring vs. 2012 Chrysler 200 S
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring and 2012 Chrysler 200 S were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 200 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 200 S (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 S should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 S weights approximately 46 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring. 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 200 S (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 200 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 Touring | 2012 Chrysler 200 S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 200 | 200 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 173 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 4948 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
