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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 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 426 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 (534 Nm @ 4200 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 | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1622 kg | 2048 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 | 6.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
