1993 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 254 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Chrysler | Chevrolet |
| Model | Town & Country | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2738 mm |
