1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 492 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 944 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |