2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Dodge Magnum
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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. At 6,064 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Magnum (425 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (180 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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, 2006 Dodge Magnum (570 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Dodge Magnum | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Town & Country | Magnum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 6064 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
