2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2011 Honda Odyssey is newer by 7 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 152 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Odyssey 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 | 2011 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1967 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
