2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2001 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volvo S80 (268 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volvo S80 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 399 kg more than 2001 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80 (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2001 Volvo S80 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 | 2001 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
