2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 360 kg more than 2008 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z. 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
