1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 19 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, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord 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 257 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord.

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, 2012 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord 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 2012 Honda Accord
Make Chrysler Honda
Model Town & Country Accord
Year Released 1993 2012
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 163 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1804 kg 1547 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2741 mm


 

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