1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 16 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 458 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Town & Country | Golf |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2578 mm |
