2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 28 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 818 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Town & Country | Discovery |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 440 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2718 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |