2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 975 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2009 Toyota Tundra 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 2009 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (332 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chrysler Town & Country 2009 Toyota Tundra
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Town & Country Tundra
Year Released 2004 2009
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 3998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 233 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 266 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2049 kg 1074 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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