2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 912 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Lotus Exige 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 2012 Lotus Exige. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Town & Country | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |
