1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 660 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Step Wagon | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Honda | Chrysler |
Model | Step Wagon | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3078 mm |