2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo. 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 (339 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Chrysler | Smart |
Model | Town & Country | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 33 L |