1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2008 GMC Sierra is newer by 14 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 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 337 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 2008 GMC Sierra 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 2008 GMC Sierra. 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, 2008 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra 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 | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Chrysler | GMC |
| Model | Town & Country | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3650 mm |
