2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. Both 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2011 Chevrolet Camaro are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 298 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town & Country | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
