1998 Buick Signia vs. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 309 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia.
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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (332 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Signia | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
