1988 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY
To start off, 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY weights approximately 230 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Buick Estate 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 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2013 Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Estate | TOWN & COUNTRY |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3078 mm |
