2007 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 89 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Town & Country | 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town & Country | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1809 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
