2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 469 kg more than 2011 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Dodge | Chrysler |
| Model | Ram | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |
