2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry 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 53 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 956 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. 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) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
