2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Town & Country and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 561 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 92 L |