2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Life |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
