2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.

Because 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 2007 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Express 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Chevrolet Chrysler
Model Express Town & Country
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Van Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 3786 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102.1 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 87 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2222 kg 1854 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 3190 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 76 L


 

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