2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 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 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 619 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (332 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Ram 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 | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Town & Country | Ram |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 2668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
