2012 Chrysler 200 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 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. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 212 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler 200, 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 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 200 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
