2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

To start off, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 507 kg more than 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix.

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, 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix
Make Chrysler Pontiac
Model Town & Country Grand Prix
Year Released 2004 2007
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 3790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 220 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 380 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 86.4 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1854 kg 1347 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3190 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 64 L


 

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