2013 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2013 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2013 Chrysler 300 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 313 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Because 2013 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 2013 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse, 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
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2013 Chevrolet Traverse | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Traverse | 300 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
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 | 277 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5173 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1846 mm | 1492 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |