2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2001 Oldsmobile O4
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile O4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile O4 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 (187 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Oldsmobile O4 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 315 kg more than 2001 Oldsmobile O4.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile O4. (255 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile O4. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2001 Oldsmobile O4 has manual transmission. 2001 Oldsmobile O4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2001 Oldsmobile O4 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town & Country | O4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
