2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Mazda 5
To start off, 2008 Mazda 5 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 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 97 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (165 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mazda |
| Model | Town & Country | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
