2010 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (97 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 894 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Town & Country | Space Star |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2044 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5144 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1953 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1814 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3078 mm | 2510 mm |
