1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus IS (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus IS 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 90 kg more than 2002 Lexus IS.
Because 2002 Lexus IS 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 2002 Lexus IS. 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, 2002 Lexus IS (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | 2002 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Town & Country | IS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |
