2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Saab 9-7X
To start off, 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 9-7X (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 326 kg more than 2009 Saab 9-7X.
Because 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X (542 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Saab 9-7X 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 Saab 9-7X | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saab |
| Model | Town & Country | 9-7X |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |
