2012 Chrysler 200 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 200 and 2012 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 200. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | 200 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
