2001 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 285 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Avalon | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
