2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Town & Country | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
