2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 6 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 480 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 2010 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2010 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Town & Country | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
