2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 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 37 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 564 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Scion tC 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 2013 Scion tC. 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Chrysler | Scion |
| Model | Town & Country | tC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
