2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 554 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (507 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 507 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
