2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Toyota Camry

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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Camry. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Camry.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Camry. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Camry will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chrysler Town & Country 2007 Toyota Camry
Make Chrysler Toyota
Model Town & Country Camry
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3299 cc 2399 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 155 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 214 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 96 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1810 mm


 

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