2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Aygo 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) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 35 L |
