2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2002 TVR Speed 12
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 TVR Speed 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Speed 12 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 575 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 898 kg more than 2002 TVR Speed 12.
Because 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 2002 TVR Speed 12. 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, 2002 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2002 TVR Speed 12 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 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Chrysler | TVR |
| Model | Town & Country | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 57 L |
