2013 Chrysler 300 vs. 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY
To start off, both 2013 Chrysler 300 and 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY weights approximately 135 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 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, 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 (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY. (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 TOWN & COUNTRY.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | 300 | TOWN & COUNTRY |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 2247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3052 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
