1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 640 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (263 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (146 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Passat |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2560 mm |
