2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2013 Volvo XC60 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo XC60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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, 2013 Volvo XC60 (480 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Volvo XC60 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 | 2013 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4627 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1891 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1713 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
