2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 905 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. 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 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Chrysler | Daihatsu |
| Model | Town & Country | YRV |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
