2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler Town & Country and 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (227 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 308 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2006 Subaru Forester 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) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
Model | Town & Country | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 324 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |