1996 Audi A6 vs. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 384 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Chrysler Town & Country (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1994 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Audi | Chrysler |
| Model | A6 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3040 mm |
