1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 174 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chrysler Town & Country | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chrysler | Land Rover |
Model | Town & Country | Defender |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |