2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (225 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 550 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Porsche Boxster 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 2005 Porsche Boxster. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | Boxster |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2360 mm |