2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. Both 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2011 Chrysler Town & Country are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Equinox | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |