2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 162 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.

Because 2011 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (500 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX
Make Chrysler Infiniti
Model Town & Country FX
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Minivan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 390 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 500 Nm
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 2062 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4859 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1679 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.6 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 90 L


 

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