1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 12 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, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 190 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Lancia Thesis (309 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis 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 | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Town & Country | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
