2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 19 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 2008 Chrysler 300 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 2008 Chrysler 300. 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 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 | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Town & Country | 300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
