2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
| Model | Tacoma | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
