1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 20 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, 2012 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1992 Chrysler Town & Country. (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord 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 183 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.

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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Chrysler Town & Country 2012 Honda Accord
Make Chrysler Honda
Model Town & Country Accord
Year Released 1992 2012
Body Type Minivan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3301 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 164 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 263 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1497 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4950 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1847 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1476 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2799 mm


 

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