2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Town & Country and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 321 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
| Model | Town & Country | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
