1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 17 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (385 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 441 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Town & Country | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2855 mm |
