2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra 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 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 143 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 754 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Town & Country | Sentra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |