2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti FX (277 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 101 kg more than 2004 Infiniti FX.

Because 2004 Infiniti FX 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 2004 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2004 Infiniti FX (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Town & Country 2004 Infiniti FX
Make Chrysler Infiniti
Model Town & Country FX
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Minivan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1941 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1750 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 81 L


 

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