2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Enclave | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
