2006 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lexus GS would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Lexus GS. (205 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1994 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 221 kg more than 1994 Lexus GS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Chrysler Town & Country (324 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | 1994 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Town & Country | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
