2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Tatra T700
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tatra T700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tatra T700 would be higher. At 3,495 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Tatra T700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tatra T700 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tatra T700 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 33 kg more than 1998 Tatra T700.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Tatra |
| Model | Town & Country | T700 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3140 mm |
