2005 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (215 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 641 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
Because 1978 Porsche 930 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 1978 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. (320 Nm). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
| Model | Town & Country | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
