2008 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
Model | Town & Country | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 5652 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |