2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 76 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Town & Country | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
