2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1997 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Honda Prelude. (200 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 651 kg more than 1997 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Prelude. (219 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 1997 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Town & Country | Prelude |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |