2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (200 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 572 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. 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, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
Model | Town & Country | Sonic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1237 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 46 L |