2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Subaru B
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru B would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru B (389 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru B 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 235 kg more than 2003 Subaru B.
Because 2003 Subaru B is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru B 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, 2003 Subaru B (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
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2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Subaru B | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Town & Country | B |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |