2011 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2011 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Chevrolet Traverse and 2011 Chrysler Town & Country are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 63 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Traverse | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Traverse | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 2173 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |