2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Town & Country and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 51 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 49 kg more than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
