2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 604 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 605. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Peugeot |
| Model | Town & Country | 605 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2810 mm |
