2005 Toyota Celica vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 904 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Celica | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Celica | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
