1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 68 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Chrysler | Audi |
Model | Town & Country | A8 |
Year Released | 1942 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4112 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5062 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2944 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |