1977 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 47 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Corvette | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3040 mm |
