1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 12 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 151 kg more than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Town & Country | SL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
