2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 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 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (345 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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 A8 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 A8 (800 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Audi A8 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 A8 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Audi |
| Model | Town & Country | A8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4134 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
