2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Audi A6. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A6. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2003 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Audi |
| Model | Town & Country | A6 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
