2012 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler 300 and 2012 Toyota Prius 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 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 392 kg more than 2012 Toyota Prius. 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 Toyota Prius, 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 (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 300 | Prius |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
