2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country

To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 66 kg more than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chrysler Town & Country 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
Make Chrysler Chrysler
Model Town & Country Town & Country
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 283 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2044 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 5144 mm 5151 mm
Vehicle Width 1953 mm 1999 mm
Vehicle Height 1814 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 3078 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 76 L


 

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