1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1991 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 629 kg more than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1991 Lotus Esprit 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 1991 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1991 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Town & Country | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
