1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Because 1974 Porsche 911 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 1974 Porsche 911. 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 911 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2270 mm |