2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (189 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2007 Dodge Charger 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, 2007 Dodge Charger 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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | Town & Country | Charger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 83 L |