2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 305 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 1997 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town & Country | Verada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2730 mm |
