2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 261 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 2007 Maserati GranSport. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport 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.
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2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
Model | Town & Country | GranSport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |