2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
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 Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 453 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 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 99 L |
