2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Almera weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 (351 Nm) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Town & Country | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |