2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Lexus GX

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 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GX (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GX weights approximately 399 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.

Because 2005 Lexus GX 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, 2005 Lexus GX 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, 2005 Lexus GX (434 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX
Make Chrysler Lexus
Model Town & Country GX
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3952 cc 4671 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 434 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1815 kg 2214 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 87 L


 

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