1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 61 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C 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 120 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town & Country | C |
Year Released | 1942 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |