2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2005 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country 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 5 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 454 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (285 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | Altima |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
