2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (146 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 605 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Elantra. (178 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Hyundai |
| Model | Town & Country | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
