2013 Chrysler 200 vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2013 Chrysler 200 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 200. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 378 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chrysler 200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chrysler 200 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 200 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1543 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2121 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1482 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2765 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
