2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 8 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 (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 219 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (332 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A5 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 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Chrysler | Audi |
Model | Town & Country | A5 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |