1992 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 21 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, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country (164 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 300 kg more than 2013 Toyota Prius. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Town & Country | Prius |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
