2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Dodge Challenger
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2012 Dodge Challenger were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2012 Dodge Challenger are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Challenger (305 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 371 kg more than 2012 Dodge Challenger.
Because 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger. 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, 2012 Dodge Challenger (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Challenger 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 | 2012 Dodge Challenger | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | Town & Country | Challenger |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
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 | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1739 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5022 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1923 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |