2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 713 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 GMC Savana 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 2007 GMC Savana. 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, 2007 GMC Savana (488 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana | |
Make | Chrysler | GMC |
Model | Town & Country | Savana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 488 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 117 L |