1995 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Opel Signum is newer by 13 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Signum (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Signum 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 134 kg more than 2008 Opel Signum.
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, 2008 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Signum 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 | 2008 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Chrysler | Opel |
| Model | Town & Country | Signum |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 2957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2840 mm |
