2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 562 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Avalanche | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1942 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 68 L |
