2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Panoz AIV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Panoz AIV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 761 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Because 2004 Panoz AIV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Panoz AIV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Chrysler | Panoz |
| Model | Town & Country | AIV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
