2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 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 41 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 617 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (332 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | Town & Country | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2049 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |