2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Town & Country | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 35 L |
