2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country (176 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 815 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2008 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Thalia 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 | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Town & Country | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2473 mm |
