1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1994 Nissan Maxima

To start off, 1994 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Maxima (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 360 kg more than 1994 Nissan Maxima.

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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Maxima. (253 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Maxima.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chrysler Town & Country 1994 Nissan Maxima
Make Chrysler Nissan
Model Town & Country Maxima
Year Released 1992 1994
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 164 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 253 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2660 mm


 

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