1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. 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 49 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 16 kg more than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera 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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2470 mm |
