2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 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 495 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Porsche 996 (370 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 996 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 | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 996 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |