2008 Audi S5 vs. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2008 Audi S5 and 2008 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 Audi S5.
Because 2008 Audi S5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Audi S5 (441 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi S5 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi S5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi S5 | 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Audi | Chrysler |
Model | S5 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 354 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |