2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
