2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 184 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
