1994 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 330 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Town & Country | Forester |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2616 mm |
