1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 232 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1993 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Corvette | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5737 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 437 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |