2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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 434 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |