1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Caprice | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
