2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Suzuki | Chrysler |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
