2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, both 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2012 Holden Calais 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 Holden Calais are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Holden Calais. (278 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Holden Calais.

Because 2012 Holden Calais 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 Holden Calais. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Chrysler Town & Country 2012 Holden Calais
Make Chrysler Holden
Model Town & Country Calais
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 283 HP 278 HP
Torque 352 Nm 350 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors


 

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