2011 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan would be higher. Both 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2012 Chrysler Town & Country are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 283 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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, both vehicles can yield 352 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Dodge | Chrysler |
Model | Grand Caravan | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | 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 | 283 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |