2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2005 Toyota RunX 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 720 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX. 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 (339 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | RunX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1134 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
