2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
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 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 163 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Town & Country | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 395 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 2036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |