1942 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 70 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1942 Chrysler Town & Country. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 87 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1942 Chrysler Town & Country | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Town & Country | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1942 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4112 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
