2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 175 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Altima weights approximately 356 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Altima | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Nissan | Chrysler |
Model | Altima | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |