1989 Chrysler Viper vs. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (164 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Chrysler Viper.
Because 1989 Chrysler Viper 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 1989 Chrysler Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chrysler Viper | 1992 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Viper | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3040 mm |
