2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Silverado | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
