2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper 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 312 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
Because 1994 Dodge Viper 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 1994 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | Town & Country | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2520 mm |
