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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200. (280 HP @ 6400 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 148 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 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 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 | 3600 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 363 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | 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 | 1814 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |