2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 121 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Express 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 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, both vehicles can yield 352 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Express | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 76 L |
