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. Both 2013 Chrysler 200 and 2013 Chrysler 300 are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 200. (279 HP @ 6400 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 206 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 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 Chrysler 200, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 200. (353 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 3600 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 279 HP 288 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6350 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 534 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1622 kg 1828 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 5044 mm
Vehicle Width 2121 mm 1902 mm
Vehicle Height 1482 mm 1492 mm
Wheelbase Size 2765 mm 3052 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 6.8 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11 L/100km 10.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 72 L


 

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