2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 561 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (458 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town & Country | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 4010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
