2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
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 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (331 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 954 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram 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 | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Town & Country | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 6350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 132 L |
