1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 GMC Savana
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 20 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 601 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Savana 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 2011 GMC Savana. 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, 2011 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana 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 | 2011 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Town & Country | Savana |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3429 mm |
