1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1994 Chrysler Town & Country and 1994 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 850. (124 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 469 kg more than 1994 Volvo 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Chrysler | Volvo |
Model | Town & Country | 850 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |