2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda FR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (200 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Honda FR-V. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Chrysler | Honda |
Model | Town & Country | FR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3298 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1449 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |