2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 313 kg more than 2007 Volvo S80. 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (400 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
