2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 530 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
