2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 194 kg more than 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
