2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is newer by 1 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. Both 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country are equipped with a 3,786 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 360 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (380 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
