1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 362 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Element |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
