2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 237 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Acura TL | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Acura | Chrysler |
Model | TL | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |