2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 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 748 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
Because 1997 Venturi 400 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 1997 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1997 Venturi 400 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 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Venturi |
| Model | Town & Country | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
