2012 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda CR-V 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 135 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Town & Country | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5151 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1999 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1725 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
