2006 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 74 kg more than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Nissan | Chrysler |
| Model | Pathfinder | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
