2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Chrysler Crossfire

To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Crossfire would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire 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 385 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.

Because 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Crossfire 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 2007 Chrysler Crossfire
Make Chrysler Chrysler
Model Town & Country Crossfire
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Minivan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3299 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1873 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 13.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 60 L


 

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