2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 51 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Opel Vectra (370 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Opel Vectra 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 | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
