2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 710 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.

Because 2001 Porsche 911 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 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Porsche 911 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Porsche Chrysler
Model 911 Town & Country
Year Released 2001 2012
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 315 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 76 L


 

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