2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
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 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 192 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Town & Country | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |