1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1979 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 750 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chrysler Avenger 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 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1991 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 1979 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chrysler |
| Model | Town & Country | Avenger |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2500 mm |
