1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 382 kg more than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (230 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2730 mm |
