1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 4,112 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Chrysler | Porsche |
Model | Town & Country | 924 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |