1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 20 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, 2013 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL 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 4 kg more than 2013 Acura TL.
Because 2013 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TL 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 | 2013 Acura TL | |
| Make | Chrysler | Acura |
| Model | Town & Country | TL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1452 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2775 mm |
