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 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 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 395 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.

Because 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 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 Coupe
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 215 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 420 Nm
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1505 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4465 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1808 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.2 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 67 L


 

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