2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 478 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Town & Country | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |