2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 292 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
