2006 Acura RL vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Acura | Chrysler |
Model | RL | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3473 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |