2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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 510 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 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 1996 Porsche 993. 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (342 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 993 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 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 993 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 342 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |