2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. Both 2004 Chrysler Town & Country and 2006 Dodge Caravan are equipped with a 3,310 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 180 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. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 27 kg more than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2006 Dodge Caravan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Caravan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 285 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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2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
Model | Town & Country | Caravan |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |