2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 209 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2012 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Town & Country | XJ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |
