2009 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Impala 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Impala.
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 Chevrolet Impala (291 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Impala | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
