2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe. 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 Tahoe (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1991 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Tahoe | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 332 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
