1991 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2011 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Armada weights approximately 882 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada. 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada
Make Chrysler Nissan
Model Town & Country Armada
Year Released 1991 2011
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 5600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 150 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 521 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 2512 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 5276 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 2014 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 3129 mm


 

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