2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, both 2012 Chrysler Town & Country and 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Because 2012 Peugeot 3008 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 3008 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 3008 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 3008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
Model | Town & Country | 3008 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4365 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1837 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1639 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2613 mm |