2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2006 Saturn Relay 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 456 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country (339 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (293 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Chrysler | Saturn |
| Model | Town & Country | Relay |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
