1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1090 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1998 Lotus Elise. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Town & Country | Elise |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2310 mm |
