2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 511 kg more than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Avalanche | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
