2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 73 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 463 kg more than 2009 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Stilo. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Stilo 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 | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Fiat |
| Model | Town & Country | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
