2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro

To start off, both 2004 Chrysler Town & Country and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (329 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 160 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.

Because 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
Make Chrysler Vauxhall
Model Town & Country Monaro
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 5665 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 180 HP 329 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 465 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 1655 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2800 mm


 

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