2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 795 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country (320 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Town & Country | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |