2011 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2010 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 562 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chrysler Town & Country 2010 Honda CR-V
Make Chrysler Honda
Model Town & Country CR-V
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 283 HP 180 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 352 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2110 kg 1548 kg
Vehicle Length 5151 mm 4554 mm
Vehicle Width 1999 mm 1819 mm
Vehicle Height 1725 mm 1679 mm
Wheelbase Size 3078 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 58 L


 

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