1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1993 Lexus LS
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus LS weights approximately 11 kg more than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lexus LS 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 1993 Lexus LS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1993 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1993 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Town & Country | LS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2820 mm |
